First post, by The Serpent Rider
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Some of you probably already know, that late AMD 486DX2-66 with 16Kb cache were just rebranded 5x86 ADZ CPUs. But apparently the story with AMD rebranding doesn't end there.
Meet this CPU:
On the first glance, it's nothing interesting. Just your typical semi-late 8Kb DX4 with write back option. But look at the production number in the corner - 25544. It's the same number for all enhanced 486 350nm 16Kb cache CPUs (ADZ, BGZ, etc).
All tests reported 16Kb L1 cache capacity and yes, it has undocumented 4x multiplier. Performance is also exactly identical to 5x86. So it's practically a 5x86-133 ADW!
What does it all mean? Looks like AMD didn't bother much with a separate production line and at some point just quietly replaced old CPU offerings with the new ones under the hood. It wouldn't be surprising to discover some late NV8T with Write back support or 3.3v DX2 rebranded as 5v DX2 CPU.
I must be some kind of standard: the anonymous gangbanger of the 21st century.