How do I tell CPUs apart

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From: jhl
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 1990 20:06

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Is there any way to tell a 286, 386SX, 386DX, and 486 apart through
code?

I already know how to tell a 286 from a 386 by shifting 33 bits, but
how do I know SX vs DX or 486?

The application this would be part of would be showing a screen that
tells as much about the configuration on a screen as possible.

Advance thanx,		(If i get any significant mail responses, I'll
			 post a summary )

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