Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
computer hardware bug
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| gptkbp:affects |
gptkb:Intel_Pentium
early Intel Pentium processors floating-point division instructions |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Pentium_FDIV_bug
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| gptkbp:causedBy |
flawed division algorithm
hardware design error |
| gptkbp:discoveredIn |
1994
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| gptkbp:effect |
incorrect floating-point division results
loss of precision in calculations |
| gptkbp:errorMagnitude |
up to 4 significant digits lost
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| gptkbp:errorOccursWhen |
certain division operations with specific operands
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| gptkbp:fixAvailable |
yes
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| gptkbp:fixMethod |
replacement of affected CPUs
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
FDIV bug
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| gptkbp:impact |
damage to Intel's reputation
financial loss for Intel |
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
widespread
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| gptkbp:notableExample |
4195835 / 3145727 = 1.333820449136241002 (should be 1.333820449136241002)
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
one of the most famous hardware bugs in history
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| gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:Thomas_Nicely
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| gptkbp:response |
Intel recall
Intel replacement program |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Intel_Pentium
gptkb:Intel_Pentium_processors |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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