Complex sentence: This processor continued the Cyrix tradition of making faster replacements for Intel designed sockets, however the 6x86 was the star performer in the range, giving a tangible performance boost over the Intel "equivalent".
Split into simpler sentences: This processor continued the Cyrix tradition of making faster replacements for Intel designed sockets. However, the 6x86 was the star performer in the range, giving a tangible performance boost over the Intel "equivalent".