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instruction set Last modified: Tuesday, February 17, 2004  (n.) Also called a command set, the basic set of commands, or instructions, that a microprocessor understands. One of the principal characteristics that separates RISC from CISC microprocessors is the size of the instruction set -- RISC microprocessors have relatively small instruction sets whereas CISC processors have relatively large instruction sets.   Related Categories Microprocessors Output Devices Related Terms CISC instruction instruction cycle RISC VLIW Processors instruction set Products Shop here to Save Money on Processors at DealTime! Search by brand or type to find the best price across 100s of stores! Shop by Top Models: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300, 2.50 GHz (BX80580Q9300) Boxed Processor 10 store offers from $120 - $265 AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+, 2.7 GHz (ADO5200DOBOX) Boxed Processor 8 store offers from $59 - $147 Hewlett Packard Processor upgrade - 1 x Intel Quad-Core Xeon E5420 / 2.5 GHz ( 1333 MHz ) - L2 12 MB ( 2 x 6MB (6MB ... (458577-B21) Retail 13 store offers from $509 - $630 IBM Xeon® E5345, 2.33 GHz (43W1144) Retail Processor Upgrade 12 store offers from $645 - $815 Amd Athlon 64 Retail Le1640 2.6ghz 1mb 45w A64 Retail (ADH1660DPBOX) Processor 3 store offers from $42 - $46 Search: WebMediaBrands Corporate Info Legal Notices, Licensing, Permissions, Privacy Policy. Advertise | Newsletters | Shopping | E-mail Offers | Freelance Jobs Solutions Whitepapers and eBooks Articles: Build a More Agile Business with IBM IBM Articles: Virtualization Delivers a Dynamic Infrastructure Articles: IBM Offers Enhanced Measurement and Management for Energy Usage Articles: IBM Helps Transformation to an Information-Based Enterprise Microsoft Articles: Visual Studio 2010 Adobe Article: Adobe Helps PHP Developers Create Rich Internet Applications Adobe Article: Java Developers Finding a Home at Adobe Flex IBM Articles: A Smarter Business Needs Smarter Technology Intel Xeon Processor Increases Server Efficiency and Capabilities Intel Tech Brief: Automated Energy Efficiency for the Intelligent Enterprise Oracle Whitepapers - Innovation for IT Leaders Avaya Article: Communication-Enabled Mashups--Empowering Both Business Owners and IT Internet.com eBook: IT Manager's Guide to Social Networking Internet.com eBook: Get Ready for Windows 7 Microsoft Article: Expression Web 3--New Features for PHP Developers Whitepapers: Manage Your Business Infrastracture with IBM Whitepaper: Maximize Your Storage Investment with HP Internet.com eBook: Becoming a Better Project Manager Microsoft Article: Stress Free and Efficient Designer/Developer Collaboration MORE WHITEPAPERS, EBOOKS, AND ARTICLES Webcasts Webcast: Connecting PHP to Microsoft Technologies Video: Microsoft Partner Program Benefits Video: Windows Azure Debugging Tips SAP BusinessObjects Webcast: Unlock the Power of Reporting with Crystal Reports IBM Webcast: Speed Business Innovation with Reduced Cost and Risk Video: Deploy Applications on Windows Azure MORE WEBCASTS, PODCASTS, AND VIDEOS Downloads and eKits Download: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 Downloads & Free Trials: Microsoft's New Efficiency Resource Center Get the Windows 7 SDK Free Trial: Red Gate SQL Backup Pro 6 Iron Speed Designer Application Generator MORE DOWNLOADS, EKITS, AND FREE TRIALS Tutorials and Demos Internet.com Hot List: Get the Inside Scoop on the Hottest IT and Developer Products All About Botnets MORE TUTORIALS, DEMOS AND STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES