F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop You likely rely on a Commodore 64 processor daily without even noticing.

You likely rely on a Commodore 64 processor daily without even noticing.

You likely rely on a Commodore 64 processor daily without even noticing.

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Agman10
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01-16-2025, 09:13 PM
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It's not commonly understood, but a very popular processor is the 6504, which was used in devices like the Commodore 64 and Apple II during the 1980s. Now it appears in items ranging from desk fans to refrigerators and even cars.
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01-16-2025, 09:13 PM #1

It's not commonly understood, but a very popular processor is the 6504, which was used in devices like the Commodore 64 and Apple II during the 1980s. Now it appears in items ranging from desk fans to refrigerators and even cars.

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01-23-2025, 08:18 PM
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My college lectures focused on Motorola 68000 processors, and it was suggested that there were many more we hadn’t considered. It turns out those CPUs in some of my projects are either pure 68K models or their NXP Coldfire versions. I often run into them unexpectedly too. (Side note: the discussion was locked and then unlocked during my writing.)
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01-23-2025, 08:18 PM #2

My college lectures focused on Motorola 68000 processors, and it was suggested that there were many more we hadn’t considered. It turns out those CPUs in some of my projects are either pure 68K models or their NXP Coldfire versions. I often run into them unexpectedly too. (Side note: the discussion was locked and then unlocked during my writing.)

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02-06-2025, 05:27 PM
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It's not the 6504—it's the 6502. The 6504 is a reduced version with fewer pins (28-pin DIP instead of 40), and it wasn't as common. You're asking if it's the original 6502 with DIP packaging and MOS branding, or a modern clone in BGA form. Also, your submission didn't work—let me know what you did next.
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02-06-2025, 05:27 PM #3

It's not the 6504—it's the 6502. The 6504 is a reduced version with fewer pins (28-pin DIP instead of 40), and it wasn't as common. You're asking if it's the original 6502 with DIP packaging and MOS branding, or a modern clone in BGA form. Also, your submission didn't work—let me know what you did next.

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