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VIA C3 Processor 866A
3701C / 1T9WEzra130nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock0.87 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 6.5xx
CodenameEzra
MicroarchitectureEzra
Process Node130nm
FoundryTSMC
Die Size56.0 mm²
Transistors0.02 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateSep 11, 2001
Launch Price$56.00
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MMX3DNow!x86VIA LongHaul
About This Product
The VIA C3 Processor 866A is a single-core, single-thread desktop CPU from the Ezra microarchitecture, manufactured by TSMC. With a base clock of 0.87 GHz and a 9W TDP, it offers minimal processing power suitable only for basic, legacy computing tasks. Its performance is significantly lower than contemporary Intel Celeron or AMD Duron processors from the same era, making it unsuitable for modern applications or even light multitasking.
Pros
- Extremely low power consumption
- Integrated graphics included
- Suitable for vintage PC builds
Cons
- Very poor performance
- Not suitable for modern OS
- Limited upgrade path
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