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The PC age began 45 years ago with the breakthrough Intel 8088

The PC age began 45 years ago with the breakthrough Intel 8088 processor — 8-bit bus fueled 45 years of x86 dominance

45 years ago, in August 1981, the PC age began in earnest with the launch of the IBM PC Model 5150. At its heart was the Intel 8088 microprocessor.

Source: Tom's Hardware · Opens in new tab