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Every era of computing has its standout stars.
The brains behind our beloved machines, theCentral Processing Units (CPUs), have shaped technological advancement.
Here’s our list of the ten most influential CPUs that have left their mark on history to date.
With a more sophisticated 32-bit architecture, it offered a level of performance ahead of its time.
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4Intel Pentium (1993)
It’s all about the Pentiums baby!
With the arrival of the Pentium, Intel redefined performance expectations.
This was the real multimedia revolution.
5AMD Athlon (1999)
AMD’s Athlon was the underdog that could.
Athlon’s were cheaper and often just as fast or faster than the Intel CPUs they undercut.
It was a good time to be a budget PC enthusiast!
This was the peak and the end of the Ghz wars.
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This allowed processors to handle vastly larger amounts of data, unlocking new levels of performance.
This chip’s multi-core technology brought a new level of multitasking efficiency to the table.
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9Intel i7-2600K (2011)
The i7-2600K was a dream come true for PC enthusiasts.
This quad-core CPU offered hyperthreading and had an unlocked multiplier, making it a favorite amongoverclockers.
It showcased the maturity of the multi-core concept and cemented Intel’s position as a high-performance CPU manufacturer.
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In fact, the entire Sandy Bridge family was something of a revelation.
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