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HowStuffWorks “Microprocessor Progression: Intel”
Microprocessor Progression: Intel The Intel 8080 was the first microprocessor in a home computer. The first microprocessor to make it into a home computer was the Intel 8080, a complete 8-bit computer on one chip, introduced in 1974. The first microprocessor to make a real splash in the market was the Intel 8088, introduced in [...]
Buying tips on computer processors
The names of the processors can be very confusing and are generally used as a method of helping to sell a computer or computer processor. Below is a listing of some of the more commonly used names and a brief description on each of them. Intel family names: Pentium – The 80586, or P5, the [...]
What is Clock Speed?
Clock speed is a measure of how quickly a computer completes basic computations and operations. It is measured as a frequency in hertz, and most commonly refers to the speed of the computer’s CPU, or Central Processing Unit. Since the frequency most clock speed measures is very high, the terms megahertz and gigahertz are used. [...]
The Bus Speed Guide : Introduction
The bus speed of modern Pentium and Pentium Pro systems is still a fairly neglected subject. If you want to know about the performance of a system, you always look first at the CPU speed. The higher the CPU speed, the faster the system – that’s how most computer users judge system performance. This is [...]