duron
Duron is a line of x86-compatible microprocessors produced by AMD, introduced in 1999 as a low-cost alternative to AMD’s Athlon processors and to Intel’s Celeron line. The Duron aimed at entry-level desktop PCs, offering a balance of performance and affordability for home users, students, and small businesses.
Duron processors were designed to work with mainstream desktop platforms of the era, using the same families
Throughout its life, the Duron line expanded with several revisions and model families, gradually improving performance
The Duron line was gradually phased out in the early to mid-2000s as AMD introduced the Sempron
In retrospective overviews, the Duron line is remembered as AMD’s affordable option that helped broaden access