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.

Examples

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