No more x86S: Intel halts push for streamlined x86 architecture
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Intel has discontinued its x86S ISA initiative for a 64-bit-only architecture, shifting focus to strengthen x86 as a universal CPU architecture through collaboration with partners. This decision maintains compatibility with older 16-bit and 32-bit applications. The move reflects Intel's response to competition from Arm-based processors in the PC market, emphasizing the need to adapt while preserving backward compatibility.
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