In order to get a better idea of how the KM133 performs in comparison to the more performance-oriented KT133A chipset, we set up two systems - one with the KM133 board from ASUS (A7VI-VM) and another with the KT133A board from ASUS (A7V133). Both systems are equipped with VIA 686B Southbridges, and both are capable of running 133MHz SDRAM modules, thanks to the source synchronous clocking capabilities of the EV6 bus.

Using an 850MHz Duron processor, we are able to get a solid mix of performance and value. Chances are, nobody will build a system with a 1.2GHz processor and integrated graphics, so the high-end Duron should deliver results similar to what might be found on a retail system. Similarly, the processor is fast enough to eliminate any CPU-related limitations, ensuring the benchmarks are an accurate reflection on the chipset's potential.

Desktop Resolution: 1024x768
Color Depth: 16-bit
V-Sync: Disabled

Memory: 128 MB PC133 CAS2 SDRAM
Motherboard: ASUS A7VI-VM
Processor: AMD Duron 850MHz
Motherboard chip set: VIA KM133
Video Card: Integrated ProSavage Graphics (4.12.01.1029)
Hard-Drive: IBM Deskstar DTLA-307030 30.7GB ATA-100
Sound: Integrated AC'97 Codec
CD/DVD: standard DVD drive
Power Supply: 300 watt
Operating System: Windows 98 SE/Windows 2000

Memory: 128 MB PC133 CAS2 SDRAM
Motherboard: ASUS A7VI-VM
Processor: AMD Duron 850MHz
Motherboard chip set: VIA KM133
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce2 32MB (6.50)
Hard-Drive: IBM Deskstar DTLA-307030 30.7GB ATA-100
Sound: Integrated AC'97 Codec
CD/DVD: standard DVD drive
Power Supply: 300 watt
Operating System: Windows 98 SE/Windows 2000

Memory: 128 MB PC133 CAS2 SDRAM
Motherboard: ASUS A7V133
Processor: AMD Duron 850MHz
Motherboard chip set: VIA KT133A
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce2 32MB (6.50)
Hard-Drive: IBM Deskstar DTLA-307030 30.7GB ATA-100
Sound: Integrated AC'97 Codec
CD/DVD: standard DVD drive
Power Supply: 300 watt
Operating System: Windows 98 SE/Windows 2000