June 8, 1978, Intel released the new 16-bit microprocessor "8086", also created a new era: x86 architecture was born, today is the Intel x86 architecture 39th anniversary. X86 refers to the implementation of a number of computer-specific computer language instruction set, the definition of the basic rules of the use of the chip, in fact, 8086 processor released at the beginning and did not get too much attention, the beginning has not been widely used, IBM is compatible with the popularity of the machine,which makes x86 quickly become the standard PC architecture.

Nearly 40 years of hard work, despite the ARM and a variety of new architecture of the competition, and the use of X86 architecture processor hardware still dominates most of the desktop PC, notebook and workstation market. Intel has a lot of patents and innovations in x86 architecture, as well as competitive rivals such as AMD. It also has a big effect on integrated circuits.

At the Computex 2017, Intel announced the highest specification Core i9-7900X (10-core) flagship processor and the X299 platform, bringing the performance of the X86 architecture to the limit. I believe the future of x86 architecture will still have great potential.

Reference: GA05JT03-46 GA50JT06-258 GB02SHT01-46