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The Rise and Fall of Cyrix: How Quake Destroyed a CPU Brand

Unlock exclusive content and support my channel on Patreon:   / thesiliconsiren   ----- Cyrix had the confidence, the marketing tricks, and the ambition to take on ‪@Intel‬ and ‪@AMD‬ in the ‘90s CPU wars. On paper, their processors looked like budget-friendly powerhouses—but there was one tiny problem: floating-point performance. And when Quake hit the scene, that problem turned into a full-blown disaster. In this brief story, I unpack the wild tale of Cyrix—from its early success with math coprocessors to the infamous 6x86 series that struggled where it mattered most. Then comes Quake, the game that exposed everything wrong with Cyrix’s floating point performance and sent its reputation into a tailspin. Was Cyrix doomed from the start, or was there a way out? Let’s dive into the tech, the drama, and the legacy of a CPU brand that almost made it. Love retro tech? Want more deep dives into forgotten hardware history? Subscribe for more nerdy goodness and drop a comment below! What are your memories of Cyrix? Did you own one? Let’s talk tech! #cyrix #intel #amd #cpu #processor #quake #quakecon #pcmr #pcmasterrace #retro #retropc #vintagecomputer #vintagepc #vintagecomputing #vintage #nostalgia #90s #pcgaming #gamingpc #geek #geekgirl #geekingout #geekgamer #nerd #nerdy #nerdygirl #x86 #486 #5x86 #6x86 #pentium #pentium2 #upgrade #computer #computers #technology #tech #it