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VIA C3 Processor Specifications |
The VIA C3® processor based on the Nehemiah core
is optimized for quiet compact devices and offers industrial
strength encryption with native x86 compatibility and
performance. Download the VIA
C3 processor datasheet for more details.
| VIA C3 Processor
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| VIA PadLock Hardware Security Suite |
Power efficient industrial strength encryption/decryption
and random number generation |
| Highly efficient CoolStream™ architecture |
Increased performance and ultra low power consumption
with mainstream digital media and productivity applications |
| Low power consumption |
Maximum power consumption of around 20 watts at
1.3GHz |
| Ultra low heat |
Low heat, so less active cooling is required.
Ideal for quiet and silent PC designs |
| Clock speeds of up to 1.4GH |
Superior digital media and productivity application
performance |
| 16 Pipeline Stages |
Faster CPU speed and efficiency |
| StepAhead™ Advanced Branch Prediction |
Looks ahead and gathers the data needed to optimally
run applications |
| Efficiency enhanced 64KB Full-Speed Exclusive
L2 cache with 16-way associativity |
Greater memory optimization for enhanced digital
media streaming and overall performance |
| SSE Instructions |
Enhanced 3D and multimedia performance |
| Full Speed FPU |
Additional processing power for 3D graphics, multimedia,
and streaming functions |
| IO/APIC support |
Drastically reduces interrupt latency |
| Full x86 Operating System & software application
compatibility |
Leverages the richest and most cost-effective
software development platforms, including Microsoft®
Windows® and Linux |
| EBGA package |
Lower profile, requires less board real estate,
higher speed, greater efficiency, better heat dissipation |
| 0.13 micron manufacturing process |
Enables Cool Processing by minimizing power consumption
and heat generation while maximizing total system
cost efficiency |
Note: Elements of the VIA PadLock Security Engine have
been evaluated by various leading information security
specialists. View the evaluation reports here. |
