> K8 got the basics right, introduced 64-bit support and an integrated memory controller. And remained reasonably competitive against Netburst. Eh? Competetive

> K8 got the basics right, introduced 64-bit support and an integrated memory controller. And remained reasonably competitive against Netburst. Eh? Competetive? Athlon64 destroyed the Pentium 4 (cost/performance/heat), and was AMDs last golden years before they went into the wilderness with server focused Phenom architecture, until their renaissance with Ryzen. The Athlon 64 X2 may have been the best CPU ever for it's time.