PC PARTPERFORMANCE
ProcessorsRECORD INTEL386SX

Intel 386SX

Lower-cost 386 platform · IA-32 · 16-bit external bus

ManufacturerIntel
Released1988
PlatformIA-32 · 16-bit external bus

What it is

A processor handles game logic, operating-system work and general computation. Core count, clock behavior, cache, architecture and workload determine performance.

This catalog record identifies the Intel 386SX as Lower-cost 386 platform. The figures below are reference specifications and should be read with the linked manufacturer source and record notes.

Specifications

Indexed values
CPU cores1
Clock speed16 MHz
Data width32 bit
External bus width16 bit

Source notes

Reference-model specifications. Product revisions, partner models, operating conditions and regional variants may differ.

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