intel_8080
Intel 8080
Introduced in 1974, the Intel 8080 is an 8-bit microprocessor that served as a significant advancement over its predecessors. Operating at a clock speed of 2 MHz, the 8080 offered improved performance and capabilities, making it widely used in early personal computers and other computing systems. Its architecture and instruction set compatibility with the Intel 8086 made it a foundational component in the development of the x86 architecture, which would go on to dominate the computing industry for decades. The Intel 8080 played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of computing, laying the groundwork for the modern microprocessor era and influencing the design of subsequent processors.
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