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NEC V20 CPU: A bit of pep for an XT
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David Farquhar
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Sept. 21, 2026, 11:05 a.m.
retro computing
hardware upgrades
CPUs
1980s technology
Intel 8088
Summary
The NEC V20 CPU was a compatible alternative to the Intel 8088, offering slightly improved performance and serving as an affordable upgrade for power users during the 1980s and 1990s.
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