VIA C3
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| General information | |
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| Launched | 2001 |
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| Performance | |
| Max. CPU clock rate | 500 MHz to 1.4 GHz |
| FSB speeds | 100 MHz to 200 MHz |
| Physical specifications | |
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| Cache | |
| L1 cache | 64 KiB instruction + 64 KiB data |
| L2 cache | 64 KiB exclusive |
| Architecture and classification | |
| Technology node | 0.13 μm to 0.15 μm |
| Instruction set | x86-16 and IA-32 |
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| History | |
| Predecessor | Cyrix III |
| Successor | VIA C7 |
The VIA C3 is a family of x86-32 central processing units for low cost personal computers designed by Centaur Technology and sold by VIA Technologies. The different CPU cores are built following the design methodology of Centaur Technology.
In addition to a standard x86-32 implementation, VIA C3 CPUs contain an Alternate Instruction Set (AIS). While the feature itself and its enabling mechanism are mentioned in the datasheet, the specific instruction set is "not documented for general usage" and the feature may unintentionally allow for privilege escalation.