The 80386 (also referred to as the i386) is a type of microprocessor chip developed by Intel in the 1980s. It was the first chip in the x86 processor family. It was used in desktop computers, laptops, and servers and was one of the first chips to be used in the Windows operating system. The 80386 was more powerful than its predecessors and could run more complex programs. It allowed users to do more and run things faster, such as watching videos and playing games.