History of Microprocessors
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Intel 4004 was the first microprocessor introduced by Intel in 1971.

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The Intel 8008 was the first 8-bit microprocessor introduced in 1972.

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The Intel 8085 had a clock speed of 5 MHz and could access 64KB of memory.

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The Intel 8086 was the first 16-bit microprocessor introduced in 1978.

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The Intel 8080 was 10 times faster than the Intel 8008.

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Intel Microprocessors Timeline

  • Intel 4004: Launched in 1971, recognized as the first-ever microprocessor.
  • Intel 8008: Introduced in 1972, marked the entry of the first 8-bit microprocessor.

Performance and Specifications

  • Intel 8085: Featured a clock speed of 5 MHz, capable of accessing 64KB of memory.
  • Intel 8080: Demonstrated performance significantly faster than its predecessor, the Intel 8008, operating 10 times quicker.

Evolution to 16-bit Architecture

  • Intel 8086: Launched in 1978, it was the first microprocessor to operate on a 16-bit architecture, paving the way for advanced computing capabilities.

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