586class
The 586class refers to a group of computer processors manufactured by AMD. Specifically, it denotes a family of x86 microprocessors that were released in the early to mid-1990s. The most prominent member of this class is the AMD 586, often referred to as the AMD Am586. This processor was a significant competitor to Intel's Pentium line of processors during its era.
The 586class processors were designed as pin-compatible replacements for Intel's 486 processors, offering improved performance at
The Am586 processor, in particular, gained a reputation for its strong performance, often outperforming equivalent Intel