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Article #1133Re: Simple CPU Questions
From: MYRON A LIEBERMAN
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 08:51
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 08:51
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>Kevin Brewer (kevinb@unssun.nevada.edu) wrote: >: I'll admit it. I use a Mac. But I have a simple(?) question about the >: intel x86 CPU's. (If this is a FAQ, please direct me to the proper >: place as I don't read this news group.) So here goes... >: >: My brother-in-law just bought a 486SX machine. What is the difference >: between the 486SX and the _normal_ 486 chip? FPU? 16 v. 32 bits? ??? >: Is there a _normal_ (full powered?) 486 chip? The 486DX? >: >: Thanks - Kevin >: >: >: >Kevin, read the thread on the question above this one regarding >386SX bus widths. > That won't answer his question. The 486SX is a 486 without a built-in coprocessor but otherwise the same as the 486 (original) or 486DX. The 386SX has reduced address bus (24 bit) and data bus (16 bit). There is no coprocessor issue with the 386 since no 386 has a built-in coprocessor.
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Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!sparky!uunet!portal!cup.portal.com!drchip From: drchip@cup.portal.com (MYRON A LIEBERMAN) Newsgroups: comp.sys.intel Subject: Re: Simple CPU Questions Message-ID: <72263@cup.portal.com> Date: Wed, 23 Dec 92 00:51:50 PST Organization: The Portal System (TM) Distribution: usa References: <5095@equinox.unr.edu> <1gqvljINNiel@hpscit.sc.hp.com> Lines: 20