X86
/ˌɛks eɪtiˈsɪks/ · Noun · Development
Definitions
A family of complex instruction set (CISC) processor architectures originating from the Intel 8086, encompassing 32-bit (IA-32) and 64-bit (x86-64/AMD64) variants that dominate desktop, laptop, and server computing.
In plain English: The processor design used in most PCs and servers, originally created by Intel and also made by AMD.
Example: "The Docker image is built for x86, so it won't run natively on your M2 Mac without emulation."