CPU

Question 1

Intel’s first microprocessor

Answer 1

Intel 4004

Question 2

It powered the Busicom calculator and paved the way for the personal computer

Answer 2

Intel 4004

Question 3

It is twice as powerful as the 4004 processor.

Answer 3

Intel 8008

Question 4

Intel’s first 8-bit processor.

Answer 4

Intel 8008

Question 5

This is an improved version of 8008.

Answer 5

Intel 8080

Question 6

Altair, the first successful personal computer is based on this.

Answer 6

Intel 8080

Question 7

The first 16-bit processor.

Answer 7

Intel 8086

Question 8

Gave rise to the x86 architecture, which eventually became Intels’ most successful line of processors.

Answer 8

Intel 8086

Question 9

Cheaper version of 8086.

Answer 9

Intel 8088

Question 10

Became the standard microprocessor for all IBM PCs and PC clones which highly boosted the brand name of Intel processors.

Answer 10

Intel 8088

Question 11

Bill Gates famously dubbed this as a “brain dead chip” since it wasn’t able to run multiple MS-DOS applications in windows environment.

Answer 11

Intel 286

Question 12

Had more than 100 times as many transistors as the first intel processor 4004

Answer 12

Intel 386

Question 13

The first processor with over 1 million transistors

Answer 13

Intel 486

Question 14

It can scan the Encyclopedia Britannica in 3.5 seconds

Answer 14

Intel 486

Question 15

Originally named as 586. But unable to patent number, Intel avoided naming this chipset as 586.

Answer 15

Intel Pentium

Question 16

This was designed for server and workstation applications

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Intel Pentium Pro

Question 17

It was used in supercomputers like ASCI Red, the first computer to reach the teraFLOPS performance mark

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Intel Pentium Pro

Question 18

Designed for workstations and servers that utilize demanding business applications

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Intel Pentium II

Question 19

Introduced in response to Intel’s loss of the low-end budget market, in particular to the AMD K6, the Cyrix 6x86, and the IDT Winchip

Answer 19

Intel Celeron

Question 20

The first x86 CPU to include a unique, retrievable, identification number called PSN (Processor Serial Number). But due to privacy concerns, Intel eventually removed the PSN feature

Answer 20

Intel Pentium III

Question 21

An entire series of single-core CPUs for desktops, laptops and entry-level servers.

Answer 21

Intel Pentium 4

Question 22

Targeted exclusively at the non-consumer workstation, server and embedded system markets

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Intel Xeon

Question 22

Originally designed in Israel, this was identified by the codename Banias, named after an ancient site in Israel

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Intel Pentium M

Question 23

Intel’s 1st dual-core mobile processor

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Intel Core Duo

Question 24

CPU for the first generation MacBook Pro

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Intel Core Duo

Question 25

Appeared in Apple Mac Mini line.

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Intel Core Solo

Question 26

First set of processors based on core microarchitecture

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Intel Core 2

Question 27

Included Solo (single-core), Duo (dual-core), Quad (quad-core) and Extreme (dual or quad-core CPUs for enthusiasts) subbrands.

Answer 27

Intel Core 2

Question 28

Intel’s line of low-power, low-cost and low-performance microprocessors, this is mainly used in netbooks, nettops and mobile Internet devices

Answer 28

Intel Atom

Question 29

The successor to the Intel Core 2 brand

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Intel Core i7

Question 30

Targets the business and high-end consumer markets for both desktop and laptop computers

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Intel Core i7

Question 31

Targets the mainstream consumer markets for both desktop and laptop computers

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Intel Core i5

Question 32

Introduced Turbo Boost Technology which adds performance when needed.

Answer 32

Intel Core i5

Question 33

Intel’s entry level processor line for both desktop and laptop computers

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Intel Core i3

Question 34

Intel’s high end processor line aimed at PC enthusiasts

Answer 34

Intel Core i9