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Well, The duron is their "cheap" version , just like a Celeron is a cheap Pentium.
Basically they only install half the L2 cache and leave off the final layer (which has some important coprocessor functions for graphic rendering) This allows them to make a functional , cheaper chip. It is nowhere near as good as the premium (Athlon Thunderbird/ thouroughbred Or Pentium4)

On the calling it a 1400 , Since Intel was leading t...