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ChipsTechSpotabout 4 hours ago
Intel 8086 x86 processor debuted 48 years ago todayThe Intel 8086, the world's first x86 processor, debuted exactly 48 years ago today. It was conceived as a stopgap while the 32-bit iAPX 432 faced delays. Developed in 18 months, it was the first Intel chip with microcode and supported more demanding applications than predecessors.
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