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386
An abbreviation for the Intel 80386 microprocessor, predecessor of the 486. Provides the power needed to run Microsoft Windows and Windows 95, 98 and NT. There are a number of different types of 386 chip.

486
An abbreviation for the Intel 80486 microprocessor, predecessor of the Pentium. Provides the power needed to run Microsoft Windows and Windows 95, 98 and NT. There are a number of different types of 486 chip.

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