Pentium with FDIV bug

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:affectedOperation gptkb:FDIV_(floating_point_division)
gptkbp:affectedProductLine gptkb:Pentium
gptkbp:bugType floating point division error
gptkbp:category computer history
hardware bug
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Thomas_Nicely
gptkbp:error incorrect floating point division results
gptkbp:errorMagnitude up to 4 significant digits lost
gptkbp:fixReleased 1994
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pentium with FDIV bug
gptkbp:impact scientific and mathematical calculations
gptkbp:introduced 1994
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Intel
gptkbp:mediaCoverage widespread
gptkbp:notableFor causing major recall
damaging Intel's reputation
prompting Intel to offer replacements
gptkbp:publiclyDiscovered 1994
gptkbp:region worldwide
gptkbp:replacedBy fixed Pentium chips
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Intel_Pentium
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6