What does X86 mean?

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(x86) One of the family of Intel microprocessors including the Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486, in a more general sense also Intel 8086, Pentium, Pentium Pro, and Pentium II.

The abbreviation "x86" also includes compatible processors, e.g. from Cyrix or AMD.

(2004-02-27)

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