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Pentium II
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Pentium II

Produced From mid 1997 to early 1999

• Intel
Common manufacturer(s)

Max. CPU clock rate 233 MHz to 450 MHz

FSB speeds 66 MHz to 100 MHz

Min. feature size 0.35µm to 0.25µm

Instruction set IA-32, MMX

Microarchitecture P6

Cores 1

Socket(s) • Slot 1

• MMC-1

• MMC-2

• Mini-Cartridge

• Others
 Core name(s) • Klamath

• Deschutes

• Tonga

• Dixon

Pentium II processor with MMX technology.

The Pentium II[1] brand refers to Intel's sixth-generation microarchitecture ("P6") and x86-
compatible microprocessors introduced on May 7, 1997. Containing 7.5 million transistors, the Pentium II
featured an improved version of the first P6-generation core of the Pentium Pro, which contained 5.5 million
transistors. However, its L2 cache subsystem was a downgrade when compared to Pentium Pros. In early
1999, the Pentium II was superseded by the Pentium III.

In 1998, Intel stratified the Pentium II family by releasing the Pentium II-based Celeron line of processors for
low-end workstations and the Pentium II Xeon line for servers and high-end workstations. The Celeron was
characterized by a reduced or omitted (in some cases present but disabled) on-die full-speed L2 cache and a
66 MT/s FSB. The Xeon was characterized by a range of full-speed L2 cache (from 512 KB to 2048 KB), a 100
MT/s FSB, a different physical interface (Slot 2), and support for symmetric multiprocessing.

Contents
[hide]

• 1 Overview

• 2 Variants

o 2.1 Klamath

o 2.2 Deschutes
  2.2.1 Pentium II OverDrive

o 2.3 Tonga

o 2.4 Dixon

• 3 Core specifications

o 3.1 Desktop

 3.1.1 Klamath (80522)

 3.1.2 Deschutes (80523)

o 3.2 Deschutes (Pentium II Overdrive)

o 3.3 Mobile

 3.3.1 Tonga (80523)

 3.3.2 Dixon (80524)

• 4 See also

• 5 References

• 6 External links

[edit]Overview

The Pentium II microprocessor was largely based upon the microarchitecture of its predecessor, the Pentium
Pro, but with some significant improvements.

Unlike previous Pentium and Pentium Pro processors, the Pentium II CPU was packaged in a slot-based
module rather than a CPU socket. The processor and associated components were carried on
a daughterboard similar to a typical expansion board within a plastic cartridge. A fixed or
removable heatsink was carried on one side, sometimes using its own fan.[2]

This larger package was a compromise allowing Intel to separate the secondarycache from the processor while
still keeping it on a closely coupled back-side bus. The L2 cache ran at half the processor's clock frequency,
unlike the Pentium Pro, whose off die L2 cache ran at the same frequency as the processor. However, the
smallest cache size was increased to 512 KB from the 256 KB on the Pentium Pro. Off-package cache solved
the Pentium Pro's low yields, allowing Intel to introduce the Pentium II at a mainstream price level.[3][4] This
arrangement also allowed Intel to easily vary the amount of L2 cache, thus making it possible to target different
market segments with cheaper or more expensive processors and accompanying performance levels.

Intel notably improved 16-bit code execution performance on the Pentium II, an area in which the Pentium Pro
was at a notable handicap. Most consumer software of the day was still using at least some 16-bit code,
because of a variety of factors. The Pentium II went to 32 KB of L1 cache, double that of the Pentium Pro, as
well. The Pentium II was also the first P6-based CPU to implement the Intel MMX integer SIMDinstruction set
which had already been introduced on the Pentium MMX.[3]

The Pentium II was basically a more consumer-oriented version of the Pentium Pro. It was cheaper to
manufacture because of the separate, slower L2 cache memory. The improved 16-bit performance and MMX
support made it a better choice for consumer-level operating systems, such as Windows 9x, and multimedia
applications. Combined with the larger L1 cache and improved 16-bit performance, the slower and cheaper L2
cache's performance impact was reduced. General processor performance was increased while costs were
cut.[3][5]

[edit]Variants

[edit]Klamath

The original Klamath Pentium II microprocessor (Intel product code 80522) ran at 233 and 266 MHz and were
produced in a 0.35 µmprocess.[3][6] A 300 MHz version was released later in 1997.[6] These CPUs had a
66 MHz front side bus and were initially used on motherboards equipped with the aging Intel
440FX Natoma chipset designed for the Pentium Pro.[7]

In Intel's "Family/Model/Stepping" scheme, Klamath CPUs are family 6, model 3.

[edit]Deschutes

The Deschutes core Pentium II (80523), which debuted at 333 MHz in January 1998, was produced with a
0.25 µm process.[6] The 333 MHz variant was the final Pentium CPU that used the older 66 MHz front side bus;
all subsequent Deschutes-core models used a 100 MHz FSB. Later in 1998, Pentium IIs running at 266, 300,
350, 400, and 450 MHz were also released.[6] . The Deschutes core supported FXSAVE and FXRSTOR
instructions, as opposed to Klamath. The die size was 113 mm 2.

Pentium II-based systems using the Intel 440LX Balboa chipset were the first to utilize the new generation
RAM-standard, SDRAM (which replaced EDO RAM), and the AGP graphics bus.[8] Concurrent with the release
of Deschutes cores supporting a 100 MHz front side bus was Intel's release of the 440BX Seattle chipset and
its related cousins, the 440MX, 440NX, and 440ZX chipsets. Introduction of the 100 MHz front side bus speed
resulted in solid performance improvements for the Pentium II lineup.
Pentium II Xeon 450MHz with 512 KB cache. Cartridge cover has been removed.

The Pentium II Xeon was a high-end version of Deschutes core intended for use on workstationsand servers.
Principally, it used a different type of slot (Slot 2), case, board design, and more expensive full-speed custom
L2 cache, which was off-die. Versions were produced with 512 KB, 1 MB or 2 MB L2 caches by varying the
number of 512 KB chips incorporated on the board.[9]

Pentium II Overdrive without heatsink. Deschutes core on left, cache on right

In Intel's "Family/Model/Stepping" scheme, Deschutes CPUs are family 6, model 5 and have the part number
80523.

[edit]Pentium II OverDrive

In 1998, the 0.25 μm Deschutes core was utilized in the creation of the Pentium II Overdriveprocessor, which
was aimed at allowing corporate Pentium Pro users to upgrade their aging servers. Combining the Deschutes
core in a flip-chip package with a 512 KB full-speed L2 cache chip from the Pentium II Xeon into a Socket 8-
compatible module resulted in a 300 or 333 MHz processor that could run on a 60 or 66 MHz front side bus.
This combination brought together some of the more attractive aspects of the Pentium II and the Pentium II
Xeon: MMX support/improved 16-bit performance and full-speed L2 cache, respectively.[10] The later "Dixon"
mobile Pentium II would emulate this combination with 256 KB of full-speed cache.

In Intel's "Family/Model/Stepping" scheme, the Pentium II OverDrive CPU identifies itself as family 6, model 3,
though this is misleading, as it not based on the family 6/model 3 Klamath core. As noted in the Pentium II
Processor update documentation from Intel, "Please note that although this processor has a CPUID of 163xh, it
uses a Pentium II processor CPUID 065xh processor core." [11]

[edit]Tonga

The 0.25 μm Tonga core was the first mobile Pentium II and had all of the features of the desktop models.

In Intel's "Family/Model/Stepping" scheme, Tonga CPUs are family 6, model 5.

[edit]Dixon
Later, in 1999, the 0.25 μm Dixon core with 256 KB of on-die full speed cache was produced for the mobile
market. Reviews showed that the Dixon core was the fastest type of Pentium II produced.[6]

In Intel's "Family/Model/Stepping" scheme, Dixon CPUs are family 6, model 6 and their Intel product code is
80524. These identifiers are shared with the Mendocino Celeron processors.

[edit]Core specifications
[edit]Desktop

A Pentium II Klamath backside with its plastic casing removed, showing the commodity L2 cache chips and the cache tag
SRAM (center).

A Pentium II Deschutes. CPU Core in the middle, cache on the right

[edit]Klamath (80522)

 L1 cache: 16 + 16 KB (Data + Instructions)

 L2 cache: 512 KB, as external chips on the CPU module clocked at half the CPU frequency.

 Packaging: Slot 1 module

 MMX

 Front-side bus: 66 MHz, GTL+

 VCore: 2.8 V

 Process: 0.35 µm CMOS

 First release: May 7, 1997

 Clockrate: 233, 266, 300 MHz

[edit]Deschutes (80523)

 L1 cache: 16 + 16 KB (Data + Instructions)

 L2 cache: 512 KB, as external chips on the CPU module clocked at half the CPU frequency.

 Packaging: Slot 1 module

 MMX

 Front-side bus: 66, 100 MHz, GTL+

 VCore: 2.0 V

 Process: 0.25 µm CMOS

 First release: January 26, 1998

 Clockrate: 266 - 450 MHz

 66 MHz FSB : 266, 300, 333 MHz

 100 MHz FSB: 350, 400, 450 MHz

[edit]Deschutes (Pentium II Overdrive)

 L1 cache: 16 + 16 KB (Data + Instructions)

 L2 cache: 512 KB external chip on CPU module running at 100% of CPU speed

 Socket: Socket 8

 Front-side bus: 60 or 66 MHz, GTL+

 VCore: 3.1-3.3 V (Has on-board voltage regulator)

 Fabrication: 0.25 µm

 Based on the Deschutes-generation Pentium II

 First release: 1998

 Supports MMX technology

 The sSpec number SL2EA denotes a Pentium II Overdrive sold with an integrated heatsink but no fan,
while the sSpec number SL2KE denotes a Pentium II Overdrive sold with an integrated heatsink/fan
combination.

[edit]Mobile

[edit]Tonga (80523)
Mobile Pentium II (Tonga).

Mobile Pentium II

 L1 cache: 16 + 16 KB (Data + Instructions)

 L2 cache: 512 KB, as external chips on the CPU module clocked at half the CPU frequency.

 Package: MMC-1, MMC-2, Mini-Cartridge

 MMX

 Front side bus: 66 MHz, GTL+

 VCore: 1.6 V

 Process: 0.25 µm CMOS

 First release: June 7, 1997

 Clockrate: 233, 266, 300 MHz

[edit]Dixon (80524)

Mobile Intel Pentium II (Dixon) 400 MHz.

Mobile Pentium II PE ("Performance Enhanced")

 L1 cache: 16 + 16 KB (Data + Instructions)

  L2 cache: 256 KB, on-die, full speed.

 Package: BGA1, MMC-1, MMC-2, μPGA1

 MMX

 Front-side bus: 66, 100 MHz, GTL+

 VCore: 1.5, 1.55, 1.6 V, 2.0 V

 Process: 0.25 µm CMOS

 First release: January 25, 1999

 Clockrate: 266, 300, 333, 366, 400 MHz

Talk:Pentium II
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Contents
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• 1 Pentium II Clock Speeds

• 2 Fair use rationale for Image:Intel Pentium II Processor

Logo.svg

• 3 Pentium 2

• 4 PII Mobile bus speed

• 5 Memory

[edit]Pentium II Clock Speeds

This needs to be fixed up. The Pentium II desktop version only ran up to 450MHz, and the mobile to 466MHz.
See [1]. - MSTCrow 01:21, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

The article indicates the fastest desktop PII to be 450 MHz. However, everything outside Sandpile that
I can find indicates the Mobiles (including Dixon) never made it past 400 MHz. This is slower than the
500 MHz indicated in the article and the 466 MHz indicated on Sandpile. Intel, for instance, makes no
 mention of anything above 400 MHz. Other sites support this. In any case, I am moving the disputed
tag to the Dixon section. — Aluvus t/c 02:06, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

It looks like Sandpile counted both mobile PII and mobile Celeron in their listing ( 233, 266, 300, 333,
366, 400, 433, 466 MHz (Mobile)), all Intel docs say mobile PII up to 400 MHz and mobile Celeron up
to 466 MHz. They also have 0.28µ as manufacturing tech for Klamath PII but Intel docs show 0.35µ
--Denniss 14:05, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
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[edit]Pentium 2
I want more information about Pentium 2 Introduction,advantages,disadvantages,conclusion —
Preceding unsigned comment added by 196.38.188.2(talk) 09:36, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit]PII Mobile bus speed

There is no 100MHz bus models on the Intel Processorfinder:
http://processorfinder.intel.com/List.aspx?ProcFam=56&sSpec=&OrdCode= —Preceding unsigned comment
added by Alecv (talk • contribs) 19:50, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit]Memory

It would be nice if this article had more information about what the Pentium II was used with. What kind of
memory was it used with? Which expansion buses? Chipsets? etc. --Pascal666 (talk) 21:35, 2 February
2009 (UTC)