Intel 8086
Realizes: PC-era general-purpose computing
Intel's first 16-bit CISC CPU powering early IBM PCs and compatible machines, notable for its segmented memory model that bridged 16-bit processing with a 20-bit address space.
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Intel SDK-86 development system
Intel's reference SDK-86 board showcased the 8086's capabilities for PC-era general-purpose computing.
general-purpose computing