Intel 486

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:architecture gptkb:x86
superscalar architecture
gptkbp:bus_connections 32-bit
gptkbp:cache_size write-back cache
up to 16 KB
gptkbp:clock_speed up to 100 MHz
gptkbp:compatibility MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95
backward compatible with Intel 386
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Intel_Corporation
gptkbp:development Intel engineers
gptkbp:economic_impact significant impact on PC market
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:1998
gptkbp:first_microprocessor_to integrate a floating-point unit
gptkbp:graphics limited
gptkbp:historical_significance important in computing history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Intel 486
gptkbp:instruction_set x86 instruction set
5-stage pipeline
gptkbp:integrated_fpu yes
gptkbp:legacy supports older software
paved the way for future processors
gptkbp:legacy_processors Intel 586, Intel Pentium Pro
gptkbp:manufacturing_process 800 nm
CMOS technology
gptkbp:market_position dominant in its time
gptkbp:market_share significant in early 1990s
gptkbp:memory_type up to 4 GB
gptkbp:notable_achievements first to reach 100 MHz clock speed
gptkbp:notable_users IBM, Compaq, Dell
gptkbp:packaging gptkb:PGA
gptkbp:performance compared to Intel 386
improved over Intel 386
gptkbp:power_consumption up to 25 W
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Intel_386
gptkbp:price $300
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1994
gptkbp:provides_support_for no
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1989
gptkbp:sales millions of units sold
home and business users
gptkbp:socket_type Socket 1, Socket 2, Socket 3
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Intel_Pentium
higher clock speeds, better performance
gptkbp:support virtual memory
gptkbp:thermal_design_power up to 25 W
gptkbp:transistor_count over 1 million
gptkbp:used_in embedded systems
personal computers
gptkbp:variant 486 SX, 486 DX, 486 DX2
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Intel_Pentium
gptkb:Pentium
gptkb:Intel_Pentium_processors
gptkb:Pentium_processors
gptkb:Intel_Pentium_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5