FDIV bug (early models)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer hardware bug
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Intel_Pentium
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Pentium_FDIV_bug
gptkbp:category hardware bug
floating-point error
gptkbp:causedBy flawed division algorithm
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1994
gptkbp:errorMagnitude up to 4 significant digits lost
gptkbp:fixes later Pentium models
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FDIV bug (early models)
gptkbp:impact incorrect floating-point division results
gptkbp:notableFor major hardware recall
public relations crisis for Intel
gptkbp:publishedBy gptkb:Thomas_Nicely
gptkbp:response gptkb:Intel
gptkbp:resultedIn product recall
replacement program
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pentium_Classic
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7