8086

Launch year: 1978
Socket: DIP40
Speed: 4-10MHz
Architecture: 8/16-bit x86

The 8086 family of microprocessors was the basis for x86 instuction sets. They all used optional 8087 FPUs. The letter before the model number specifies housing material and spec. D indicates ceramic housing, P is plastic, I is industrial grade, M is military grade (even bigger temp range than I), and C supports CMOS.

Intel Models

ModelFrequency (MHz)FPUNotes
808658087
8086-1108087-1
8086-288087-2
8086-448087

Not-yet-documented clones produced by: AMD (5/8/10MHz), NEC, Sony, Fujitsu, Siemens, Soviet government

Reference information

The 8086 Family User's Manual (Intel)
Add-on/other chipset chips


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