Intel 8086
A rare Intel C8086 processor in purple ceramic DIP package with side-brazed pins | |
| General information | |
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| Launched | 1978 |
| Discontinued | 1998[1] |
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| Performance | |
| Max. CPU clock rate | 5 MHz to 10 MHz |
| Data width | 16 bits |
| Address width | 20 bits |
| Architecture and classification | |
| Technology node | 3 μm |
| Instruction set | x86-16 |
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| Co-processor | Intel 8087, Intel 8089 |
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| History | |
| Predecessor | Intel 8085 |
| Successors | 80186 and 80286 (both of which were introduced in early 1982) |
| Support status | |
| Unsupported | |
The 8086[3] (also called iAPX 86)[4] is a 16-bit microprocessor chip released by Intel on June 8, 1978.[5] Development took place from early 1976 to 1978.[6] It was followed by the Intel 8088 in 1979,[7] which was a slightly modified chip with an external 8-bit data bus (allowing the use of cheaper and fewer supporting ICs),[note 1] and is notable as the processor used in the original IBM PC design.
The 8086 gave rise to the x86 architecture, which eventually became Intel's most successful line of processors. On June 5, 2018, Intel released a limited-edition CPU celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Intel 8086, called the Intel Core i7-8086K.[5]
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- ^ Lewnes, Ann, "The Intel386 Architecture Here to Stay", Intel Corporation, Microcomputer Solutions, July/August 1989, page 2
- ^ "Microprocessor Hall of Fame". Intel. Archived from the original on 2007-07-06. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
- ^ iAPX 286 Programmer's Reference (PDF). Intel. 1983. p. 1-1.
- ^ a b "Happy Birthday, 8086: Limited-Edition 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8086K Delivers Top Gaming Experience". Intel Newsroom (Press release). Intel. 5 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023.
- ^ Šojat, Z.; Skala, K.; Rogina, B.M.; Škoda, P.; Sović, I. (2016). "Implementation of Advanced Historical Computer Architectures §2.5 Microprocessors". In Szewczyk, R.; Kaštelan, I.; Temerinac, M.; Barak, M.; Sruk, V. (eds.). Embedded Engineering Education. Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-27540-6.
- ^ "The 8088 Processor". timeline.intel.com. Intel. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
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