80486

A computer processor developed byIntel as an upgrade to the 386 processor series and commonly referred to as the 486 or i486. The 80486 has 8k of memory cache built into the processor with 32-bit databus architecture and was available in clock rates ranging from 20MHz to 33MHz. The 486 was available as either a DX or SX, the DX features a built in coprocessor, the SX does not. In addition to the 486SX, a 486SX2 was also available and was capable of doubling the speed. To the right is an example of the Intel i486 SX processor with the over drive socket