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Is the Pentium II considered as a 32-bit processor or 64-bit processor
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Viriya Upatising
Apr 21, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/21/98
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Could any body help me on this?
Thanks,
Viriya
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Apr 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/22/98
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It is a 32 bit processor, even though it is sitting on a 64 bit bus to
memory, that is just to help allieviate bottlenecks.
Merle
Apr 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/22/98
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I think I remember it being Intel put it on a 64 Bit bus to help
speed up Memory Functions, they did this on the Pentiums.
-Merle
Ice
Apr 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/22/98
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It's actually a dual pipelined 32-bit processor, _that's_ why it need a 64-bit "memory-lane"
Joe G
Apr 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM4/22/98
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Hi,
The Pentium(R) II processor is considered a 32-bit processor.
It's much more complex than saying "it's a dual pipelined processor".
For a detailed look at the various pipelines in each functional unit
within the Pentium(R) II processor, I recommend that you look to the
Pentium II Processor Developer's Manual
http://developer.intel.com/design/PentiumII/manuals/
Joe G
Intel Internet Support
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