When Intel released the 486 CPU in 1988, there was no SX or DX designation on it. But similarly to what they had done with the 386, they followed up with an economy version. And they borrowed the same name designations they’d used on the 386. But the difference between the economy version and the premium version wasn’t the same in the two chip generations. In this blog post, we will explore the 486SX vs 486DX.
David Farquhar is a computer security professional, entrepreneur, and author. He started his career as a part-time computer technician in 1994, worked his way up to system administrator by 1997, and has specialized in vulnerability management since 2013. He invests in real estate on the side and his hobbies include O gauge trains, baseball cards, and retro computers and video games. A University of Missouri graduate, he holds CISSP and Security+ certifications. He lives in St. Louis with his family.