The 386 has disappeared from the desktop-PC market but has developed a strong presence in embedded-PC applications. Register-based, the 80386 architecture has four general-purpose registers, four ...

What is known today as "x86" began its journey 40 years ago: The Intel 80386 was 32-bit, was built for over 20 years, and powered not only PCs. 40 years ago, Intel introduced its first true 32-bit ...

Intel will release the first microprocessor "4004" and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. IT industryDog yearIt is often said that, as I look back on the history of Intel 's CPU, I feel that ...

Thirty years ago, on June 8, 1978, Intel Corp. introduced its first 16-bit microprocessor, the 8086, with a splashy ad heralding “the dawn of a new era.” Overblown? Sure, but also prophetic. While the ...