Intel 8086
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Launched | July 1979 |
| Common manufacturer(s) | |
| Performance | |
| Max. CPU clock rate | 5 MHz to 10 MHz |
| Data width | 16 bits |
| Address width | 20 bits |
| Architecture and classification | |
| Instructions | Intel 8086 |
| History | |
| Predecessor(s) | Intel 8085 |
| Successor(s) | Intel 80186 and Intel 80286 |
The Intel 8086 is a 16-bit microprocessor and the original ancestor for all x86 processors that followed.