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Microcode inside the Intel 8087 floating-point chip: register exchange
In 1980, Intel introduced the 8087 floating-point chip, a co-processor that made floating-point operations up to 100 times faster. This chip...
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | Microcode inside the Intel 8087 floating-point chip: register exchange by pwg | 133 | 24 |
