Intel Ships First Pentium: Computing Revolution Starts
Intel Corporation shipped the first Pentium chips, delivering over 100 MIPS and a 64-bit data path that finally outpaced the aging 80486 architecture. This leap in processing power ignited the personal computer boom by enabling complex graphics, multimedia applications, and faster software execution for everyday users.
March 22, 1993
33 years ago
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