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RISC vs CISC 2

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fenix

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I've heard that starting with the PII, Intel used a hybrid of risc and cisc. Have the newer versions gone to full RISC, (around 120 instructions vs. over 300) ? Are all AMD processors RISC ? Thx.
 
no, was the chip not made my motorola or national semi conductors If in doubt get the Ball Pein Hammer out
 
no, was the chip not made by motorola or national semi conductors If in doubt get the Ball Pein Hammer out
 
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