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Subject: Re: 8088-2
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Date: Tue, 8-Jul-86 11:29:00 EDT
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> Several clones advertise that they use a 8088-2 processor.  Can
> anyone tell me what the difference is between an 8088-2 and an
> 8088 is?

Clock rate.  The 8088-2 is an 8 MHz part.  The standard 8088 has a maximum
clock rate of 5 MHz.

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