However, it was also compatible with AMD's K5 CPUs, the Cyrix 6x86 line (also co-branded with IBM), and IDT's WinChip series. This made it one of the rare sockets to offer cross-brand compatibility.

The company gained prominence during the Intel Pentium era, producing standout processors such as the Cyrix 5x86 and 6x86. These CPUs were known for offering competitive performance at lower costs ...