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Intel 4004


Introduced in 1971, the Intel 4004 is widely recognized as the first commercially available microprocessor. It operated at a clock speed of 740 kHz, making it a groundbreaking advancement in computing technology at the time. Developed by Intel engineers Federico Faggin, Ted Hoff, and Stanley Mazor, the 4004 marked a significant milestone in the miniaturization of computing components, paving the way for the rapid evolution of personal computing and countless other electronic devices.