The VIA C7® processor delivers great performance
in a cool, native x86 package, ideal for the new wave
of ultra compact, quiet running systems that blend into
our environment at home, at work and on the road, while
the VIA PadLock Security Engine offers greater
peace of mind with security built directly onto the
processor die.
| VIA C7 Processor |
| CPU clock speeds up to 2.0GHz |
Superior performance for mainstream digital media and productivity applications |
| Full x86 Operating System & software application compatibility |
Leverages the richest and most cost-effective software development platforms, including Microsoft® Windows®, Linux and Open BSD |
| VIA StepAhead™ Technology Suite |
| VIA V4 Bus up to 800MHz FSB |
High bandwidth connection to system core logic for optimum performance to memory and peripheral devices |
| 16 pipeline stages |
Faster processor speed and efficiency |
| VIA TwinTurbo™ Technology |
Enables processor to switch from low power mode to full performance extremely quickly for smoother operation |
| Efficiency enhanced 128KB full-speed exclusive L2 cache with 32-way associativity |
Greater memory optimization for enhanced digital media streaming and overall performance |
| Sophisticated branch prediction mechanism |
Intuitive processing capability for better system operation |
| MMX, SSE, SSE2 & SSE3 instruction sets |
Enhanced 3D and multimedia performance |
| Full-speed FPU |
Additional processing power for 3D graphics, multimedia, and streaming functions |
| IO/APIC support |
Greatly reduces interrupt latency |
| VIA CoolStream™ Architecture |
| 90nm SOI (Silicon-on-Insulator) process technology |
State-of-the-art 90nm SOI manufacturing process enables VIA C7 processor to operate up to 15% faster while using 20% less power |
| World's smallest x86 processor die (30mm2) |
Enables a new generation of small form factor designs and new, smaller applications for the x86 platform |
| Compact VIA nanoBGA2 package (21mm x 21mm) |
Excellent thermal characteristics and compact package for greater system design innovation |
| VIA PadLock™ Security Engine |
| AES Encryption |
World's fastest x86 security engine for unbreakable encryption of up to 25 GB/s (over 160 times faster than current hard drive speeds) |
| Secure Hash SHA-1 and SHA-256 |
Hashes messages using SHA-1 and SHA-256 algorithms at a rate of 20 GB/s for message authentication, providing evidence if message is tampered or altered |
| Montgomery Multiplier |
Provides hardware acceleration of encryption and decryption for public key algorithms such as RSA, reducing processor load |
| Two Quantum-based Random Number Generators |
Provides an unshakable foundation for security, generating truly random numbers at a rate of 20 million random bits per second |
| NX Execute Protection |
Prevents worms attaching to programs and executing |