History of Intel in Timeline
Intel is a multinational corporation and technology company, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor chips, including CPUs and related products, for both business and consumer markets. Intel has consistently ranked among the largest United States corporations on the Fortune 500 list and was the first company listed on Nasdaq. It is recognized as one of the world's largest semiconductor chip manufacturers by revenue.
July 18, 1968: Intel Founded
On July 18, 1968, Intel was founded by Gordon Moore, Robert Noyce, and Arthur Rock.
1968: Robert Noyce CEO
In 1968, Robert Noyce became Intel's CEO at its founding.
April 1969: Introduction of the First Intel Logo
In April 1969, Intel introduced its first logo, featuring the company's name stylized in all lowercase, with the letter "e" dropped below the other letters.
1969: First Products Released
In 1969, Intel released its first products, the 3101 Schottky TTL bipolar 64-bit static random-access memory (SRAM), the 3301 Schottky bipolar 1024-bit read-only memory (ROM), and the 256-bit 1101, the first commercial MOSFET silicon gate SRAM chip.
1970: Release of 1103 DRAM
In 1970, Intel released the 1103, the first commercially available dynamic random-access memory (DRAM).
November 15, 1971: Introduction of the Intel 4004 microprocessor
On November 15, 1971, the Intel 4004 was introduced to the mass market. It was originally developed for the Japanese company Busicom to replace a number of ASICs in a calculator already produced by Busicom. The microprocessor did not become the core of Intel's business until the mid-1980s.
1971: Intel Creates First Microprocessor
In 1971, Intel created the first commercially available microprocessor, the Intel 4004.
1971: Intel 4004 Released
In 1971, Intel created the world's first commercial microprocessor chip, the Intel 4004.
1972: 1103 Becomes Bestselling Semiconductor Memory Chip
By 1972, the 1103 became the bestselling semiconductor memory chip in the world, replacing core memory in many applications.
1972: First International Manufacturing Facility Opened
In 1972, Intel opened its first international manufacturing facility in Malaysia.
1973: Intel Creates One of the First Microcomputers
In 1973, Intel created one of the first microcomputers.
1974: Intel Israel founded
In 1974, Intel established its Israeli branch in Haifa, marking the beginning of Intel Israel.
1975: Project to develop a 32-bit microprocessor
In 1975, Intel started a project to develop a highly advanced 32-bit microprocessor.
1976: Cross-licensing agreement with AMD
In 1976, Intel and AMD established a full cross-licensing agreement, allowing each company to use the other's patented technological innovations without charge after a set period.
1978: Completion of the 8086 microprocessor
In 1978, the 8086 (and its variant the 8088) was completed. Intel embarked on a major marketing and sales campaign nicknamed "Operation Crush" to win as many customers for the processor as possible. One design win was the newly created IBM PC division.
1979: Andy Grove president
In 1979, Andy Grove became the president of Intel.
1980: Supply base reduction
Intel has been addressing supply base reduction as an issue since the mid-1980's.
1981: Introduction of IBM personal computer
IBM introduced its personal computer in 1981, and it was rapidly successful.
1981: Release of the Intel iAPX 432 microprocessor
In 1981, Intel released the Intel iAPX 432, a highly advanced 32-bit microprocessor. The project was too ambitious and the processor was never able to meet its performance objectives, and it failed in the marketplace.
1981: SRAM and DRAM memory chips represented the majority of its business
Until 1981, Intel's business was mainly SRAM and DRAM memory chips.
1982: Creation of the 80286 microprocessor
In 1982, Intel created the 80286 microprocessor.
1983: Reduced profitability due to competition
By 1983, increased competition from Japanese semiconductor manufacturers had dramatically reduced the profitability of the DRAM market.
1983: Focus on microprocessors
In 1983, Intel's profits came under increased pressure from Japanese memory-chip manufacturers, and then-president Andy Grove focused the company on microprocessors. Grove described this transition in the book Only the Paranoid Survive.
1984: Founding of Intel Scientific Computers Division
In 1984, Justin Rattner founded the Intel Scientific Computers division to design and produce parallel computers based on Intel microprocessors connected in a hypercube internetwork topology.
1984: Semiconductor Chip Protection Act Passed
In 1984, the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act was passed, a law sought by Intel and the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
1985: Compaq produces a desktop system based on the 80286 processor
In 1985, Compaq, the first IBM PC "clone" manufacturer, produced a desktop system based on the faster 80286 processor.
1986: Compaq produces the first 80386-based system
In 1986, Compaq produced the first 80386-based system, beating IBM and establishing a competitive market for PC-compatible systems and setting up Intel as a key component supplier.
1987: Andy Grove CEO
In 1987, Andy Grove became Intel's CEO and Moore became chairman.
1987: Top ten semiconductor sellers
In 1987, Intel ranked among the world's top ten sellers of semiconductors, securing the 10th position.
1989: Intel Seeks MicroAge Support for Intel Chips
In 1989, Intel's Dennis Carter visited MicroAge's headquarters to seek support for Intel chips, as competitors were eroding Intel's market share with cheaper microprocessors.
1989: Introduction of the 486 microprocessor
Intel introduced the 486 microprocessor in 1989.
1990: Establishment of second design team
In 1990, Intel established a second design team, designing the processors code-named "P5" and "P6" in parallel and committing to a major new processor every two years.
1991: Antitrust Lawsuit Filed
In 1991, Intel faced one antitrust lawsuit.
1991: Intel Inside Marketing Campaign Launched
In 1991, Intel launched its "Intel Inside" marketing campaign.
1991: Launch of "Intel Inside" marketing campaign
In 1991, Intel undertook the "Intel Inside" marketing and branding campaign, which became synonymous with Intel itself.
1991: "Intel Inside" Campaign Goes Worldwide
In 1991, the "Intel Inside" campaign, developed by Intel marketing manager Dennis Carter, elevated to a worldwide branding campaign.
1992: Became biggest semiconductor chip maker
In 1992, Intel became the biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue.
1992: Renaming to Intel Supercomputing Systems Division
In 1992, the Intel Scientific Computers division was renamed the Intel Supercomputing Systems Division, and development of the iWarp architecture was also incorporated.
1993: Bill Gaede Attempts to Sell Intel Designs
In 1993, Bill Gaede attempted to sell Intel's i486 and P5 Pentium designs to AMD and foreign powers, leading to his arrest and eventual conviction.
1993: Age Discrimination Lawsuit
In 1993, Intel was sued by nine former employees who alleged they were laid off because they were over the age of 40, raising concerns of age discrimination.
1993: Start of successor to x86 architecture
In 1993, The Santa Clara design team embarked on a successor to the x86 architecture, codenamed "P7".
1993: Introduction of the Intel Pentium
The P5 project was introduced in 1993 as the Intel Pentium, substituting a registered trademark name for the former part number.
June 1994: Pentium Microprocessor Flaw Discovered
In June 1994, Intel engineers found a flaw in the floating-point math section of the P5 Pentium microprocessor. This flaw caused incorrect results under specific data conditions, leading to a recall and replacement of the defective Pentium CPUs.
October 1994: Pentium FDIV Bug Made Public
In October 1994, Thomas Nicely, a mathematics professor, independently discovered the Pentium FDIV bug and made it public after Intel didn't respond. The bug's ease of replication led to widespread criticism and eventually forced Intel to offer a full chip replacement program.
1994: Introduction of the Five-Note Jingle
In 1994, Intel introduced the five-note jingle as part of the "Intel Inside" campaign.
1994: Corporate GLBT employee group sanctioned
In 1994, Intel sanctioned one of the earliest corporate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender employee groups.
1994: Launch of the Pentium
In 1994, the "Intel bong" jingle was created by Musikvergnuegen and written by Walter Werzowa to coincide with the launch of the Pentium processor.
1995: Ken Hamidi's Termination
In 1995, Ken Hamidi was fired from Intel at the age of 47 and later founded FACE Intel.
1995: Industrial Espionage Case Arises
In 1995, an industrial espionage case emerged involving Intel and AMD, where Bill Gaede was arrested for attempting to sell Intel's designs.
1995: Introduction of the Pentium Pro
The P6 followed in 1995 as the Pentium Pro.
June 1996: Bill Gaede Sentenced in Industrial Espionage Case
In June 1996, Bill Gaede was sentenced to 33 months in prison after being convicted of attempting to sell Intel's i486 and P5 Pentium designs to AMD and foreign powers in 1993.
May 1997: Appearance of the Pentium II
In May 1997, Intel released the Pentium II processor as part of a strategy to rapidly develop processors with better performance.
1997: Suit by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)
In 1997, Intel faced civil actions such as a suit by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) over antitrust violations.
1997: Introduction of the Pentium II
The P6 improved into the Pentium II in 1997.
February 1999: Appearance of the Pentium III
In February 1999, Intel released the Pentium III processor, continuing its strategy of rapidly developing processors with better performance.
1999: FTC Investigation into Antitrust Violations
In 1999, Intel faced an FTC investigation regarding antitrust violations due to its dominance in the x86 microprocessor market.
1999: Email System Restriction
In 1999, a court decision blocked Ken Hamidi from using Intel's email system to distribute criticism of the company to employees.
1999: Modification of the Intel bong
In 1999, the Intel jingle was modified to align with the launch of the Pentium III processor, overlapping with the original 1994 version.
1999: Intel's Participation in Open Source Communities Begins
Intel has had a significant participation in the open source communities since 1999.
2000: Slowdown in high-end microprocessor demand
After 2000, there was a slowdown in demand for high-end microprocessors, with competitors like AMD gaining market share.
2000: Consumer systems ran effectively on low-cost systems
By 2000, microprocessor performance outstripped software demand for CPU power, allowing consumer systems to run effectively on low-cost systems.
2000: Release of the Pentium 4
In the fall of 2000, Intel released the Pentium 4 processor, marking a continuation of its strategy for quick processor development cycles.
June 2001: Introduction of the Itanium
The resulting implementation of the IA-64 64-bit architecture was the Itanium, finally introduced in June 2001.
2002: Start of Dell-Intel rebate agreement
From 2002, Dell had an agreement with Intel to receive rebates in exchange for not using chips manufactured by AMD. These rebates were not disclosed to investors.
2002: 100% rating on Corporate Equality Index
In 2002, Intel received a 100% rating on a Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign.
2003: Accusations of VOC Emissions
In 2003, Intel was accused by residents of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, of exceeding pollution permit limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). One resident claimed a release of 1.4 tons of carbon tetrachloride was measured during the fourth quarter of 2003, but Intel reported no emissions for the entire year due to an emission factor.
2003: Email System Restriction Overturn
In 2003, the 1999 court decision restricting Ken Hamidi from using Intel's email system was overturned in Intel Corp. v. Hamidi.
2003: Exclusivity payments as percentage of operating income
In FY 2003, exclusivity payments grew to 10% of Dell's operating income.
2003: Start of anti-competitive practices allegations
The European Commission's allegations, going back to 2003, included giving preferential prices to computer makers buying most or all of their chips from Intel.
2004: AMD Claims of Unfair Competition
In 2004, AMD brought claims against Intel related to unfair competition.
2004: Design of Neo Sans Intel
In 2004, Neo Sans Intel, a customized version of Neo Sans and Neo Tech, was designed by Sebastian Lester.
2004: Second remake of the jingle
In 2004, the Intel jingle was remade for the second time to coincide with the new logo change, overlapping with the 1999 version.
2004: Phase out of original Intel bong version
In 2004, the original 1994 version of the Intel jingle was phased out.
June 6, 2005: Apple Announces Switch to Intel Processors
On June 6, 2005, Apple (led by Steve Jobs) announced it would use Intel's x86 processors for Macintosh computers, switching from the PowerPC architecture.
September 2005: Intel's response to AMD lawsuit
In September 2005, Intel filed a response to an AMD lawsuit, disputing AMD's claims and asserting that Intel's business practices are fair and lawful.
2005: AMD Claims of Unfair Competition
In 2005, AMD brought further claims against Intel related to unfair competition.
2005: Andy Grove retired
In 2005, Andy Grove retired as chairman and as a member of the board of directors at age 68.
2005: Company Reorganization
In 2005, CEO Paul Otellini reorganized Intel to refocus its core processor and chipset business on platforms like enterprise, digital home, digital health, and mobility.
2005: Criticism for Firmware Distribution Rights
In 2005, after the release of the wireless products called Intel Pro/Wireless 2100, 2200BG/2225BG/2915ABG and 3945ABG, Intel was criticized for not granting free redistribution rights for the firmware that must be included in the operating system for the wireless devices to operate.
2005: Intel found violating Japanese Antimonopoly Act
In 2005, the local Fair Trade Commission found that Intel violated the Japanese Antimonopoly Act and ordered Intel to eliminate discounts that had discriminated against AMD.
2005: Paul Otellini CEO
On May 18, 2005, Paul Otellini was elected president and CEO of Intel and Barrett replaced Grove as Chairman of the Board.
January 3, 2006: Introduction of the Second Intel Logo
On January 3, 2006, Intel introduced its second logo, inspired by the "Intel Inside" campaign, featuring a swirl around the Intel brand name.
January 10, 2006: First Mac computers containing Intel CPUs Announced
On January 10, 2006, Apple announced the first Mac computers containing Intel CPUs, marking a significant shift from the PowerPC architecture to Intel's x86 architecture.
January 2006: Dropping of the Pentium name
In mid-January 2006, Intel announced they were dropping the long running Pentium name from their processors due to trademarking issues, initially phasing it out from mobile processors with the release of Core Solo and Core Duo.
February 2006: Raid on Intel's South Korean offices
In February 2006, South Korean officials raided Intel's South Korean offices as part of an antitrust investigation.
June 27, 2006: Sale of XScale Assets Announced
On June 27, 2006, Intel announced the sale of its XScale processor business to Marvell Technology Group for an estimated $600 million.
July 2006: VOC Release Allegations
In July 2006, a resident alleged Intel was responsible for releasing other VOCs from their Rio Rancho site. During a sub-committee meeting of the New Mexico Environment Improvement Board, it was claimed that Intel's reports documented over 1,580 pounds (720 kg) of VOCs released in June and July 2006.
July 27, 2006: Release of the Core 2 family
On July 27, 2006, Intel released the Core 2 family, which was based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, a 64-bit design that emphasized power efficiency and lower clock speeds. It was a successor to the Core line and improved decoding stages, execution units, caches, and buses.
August 2006: Consumer Macs running on Intel processors
By early August 2006, Apple had transitioned its entire line of consumer Macs to run on Intel processors, completing the shift from PowerPC architecture.
October 2006: Transmeta lawsuit filed against Intel
In October 2006, Transmeta filed a lawsuit against Intel for patent infringement on computer architecture and power efficiency technologies.
November 9, 2006: XScale Asset Sale Completed
On November 9, 2006, Intel completed the sale of its XScale processor business to Marvell Technology Group.
November 2006: Apple Xserve updated to Intel Xeon processors
In November 2006, Apple updated the Apple Xserve server to Intel Xeon processors, offering a configuration similar to the Apple Mac Pro.
2006: Intel Releases MIT-Licensed X.org Drivers
In 2006 Intel released MIT-licensed X.org drivers for their integrated graphic cards of the i965 family of chipsets.
2006: Dell adopts AMD as secondary supplier
In 2006, Dell adopted AMD as a secondary supplier, and Intel subsequently stopped their rebates, causing Dell's financial performance to fall.
2006: Expansion of open specification platform promotion
In 2006, Intel expanded its promotion of open specification platforms beyond Centrino, to include the Viiv media center PC and the business desktop Intel vPro.
2006: Core Microarchitecture Unveiled
In 2006, Intel unveiled its Core microarchitecture, which was well-received and helped regain leadership in processor performance.
2006: Introduction of Neo Sans Intel
In 2006, Neo Sans Intel was introduced alongside Intel's rebranding.
2006: Mainstreaming of jingle remake with Core processors launch
In 2006, the 2004 remake of the Intel jingle was mainstreamed with the launch of the Core processors, while the melody remained unchanged.
July 2007: European Commission accuses Intel of anti-competitive practices
In July 2007, the European Commission accused Intel of anti-competitive practices, mostly against AMD.
September 2007: South Korean regulators accuse Intel of breaking antitrust law
In September 2007, South Korean regulators accused Intel of breaking antitrust law.
October 2007: Settlement of Transmeta lawsuit
In October 2007, the Transmeta lawsuit was settled, with Intel agreeing to pay US$150 million initially and US$20 million per year for the next five years.
2007: Andy Bryant Chief Administrative Officer
In 2007, Andy Bryant held the post of Chief Administrative Officer at Intel.
2007: Property Tax Dispute Period
In 2007, Intel was in a period of dispute regarding property taxes with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
2007: Ranked in Fortune 500
In 2007, Intel was ranked in the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by revenue.
2007: Maxine Fesberg CEO of Intel Israel
In 2007, Maxine Fesberg became the CEO of Intel Israel.
2007: Exclusivity payments as percentage of operating income
In the first quarter of FY 2007, exclusivity payments peaked at 76% of Dell's operating income.
January 2008: New York starts investigation of Intel
In January 2008, New York started an investigation of Intel on whether the company violated antitrust laws in pricing and sales of its microprocessors.
February 2008: EU regulators raid Intel's Munich office
In February 2008, Intel announced that its office in Munich had been raided by European Union regulators.
June 2008: EU files new charges against Intel
In June 2008, the EU filed new charges against Intel regarding anti-competitive practices.
June 2008: FTC begins antitrust investigation of Intel
In June 2008, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also began an antitrust investigation of Intel.
June 2008: Fine imposed by South Korean Fair Trade Commission
In June 2008, the South Korean Fair Trade Commission ordered Intel to pay a fine of US$25.5 million for taking advantage of its dominant position.
November 2008: Release of 1st-generation Core processors
In November 2008, Intel launched its 1st-generation Core processors, based on the Nehalem microarchitecture, introducing the Core i3, i5, and i7 naming scheme, which no longer corresponded to specific technical features.
2008: Intel Ships Mainstream SSDs
In 2008, Intel began shipping mainstream solid-state drives (SSDs) with storage capacities up to 160 GB, employing industry standards such as NAND flash, mSATA, PCIe, and NVMe.
2008: Penryn Microarchitecture Introduced
In 2008, Intel introduced the Penryn microarchitecture, fabricated using the 45 nm process node. Intel also released a processor with the Nehalem architecture that year to positive reception.
2008: Intel Shifts Emphasis of "Intel Inside" Campaign to Newer Media
In 2008, Intel planned to shift the emphasis of its Intel Inside campaign from traditional media to newer media such as the Internet.
2008: Spun off SpectraWatt Inc
In 2008, Intel spun off key assets of a solar startup business effort to form an independent company, SpectraWatt Inc.
2008: Property Tax Dispute Period
In 2008, Intel was in a period of dispute regarding property taxes with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
2008: Court date set for AMD lawsuit
In 2008, a court date was finally set for the AMD lawsuit against Intel.
April 23, 2009: Intel Hands Over Moblin Project to Linux Foundation
On April 23, 2009, Intel handed the Moblin project over to the Linux Foundation.
May 2009: Jane Shaw succeeds Barrett as chairman
In May 2009, Jane Shaw succeeded Barrett as chairman of the board.
May 2009: EU fines Intel for anti-competitive practices
In May 2009, the EU found that Intel had engaged in anti-competitive practices and subsequently fined Intel €1.06 billion (US$1.44 billion), a record amount.
November 4, 2009: New York attorney general files antitrust lawsuit
On November 4, 2009, New York's attorney general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp, claiming the company used "illegal threats and collusion" to dominate the market for computer microprocessors.
November 12, 2009: AMD drops antitrust lawsuit against Intel
On November 12, 2009, AMD agreed to drop the antitrust lawsuit against Intel in exchange for $1.25 billion.
November 2009: New York Attorney General sues Intel
In November 2009, following a two-year investigation, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued Intel, accusing them of bribery and coercion.
December 2009: FTC to initiate administrative proceeding against Intel
In December 2009, the FTC announced it would initiate an administrative proceeding against Intel in September 2010.
2009: Implementation of the good-better-best strategy
By 2009, Intel was using a good–better–best strategy with Celeron being good, Pentium better, and the Intel Core family representing the best the company has to offer.
2009: Economic impact analysis
ECONorthwest's report found that in 2009 "the total economic impacts attributed to Intel's operations, capital spending, contributions and taxes amounted to almost $14.6 billion in activity, including $4.3 billion in personal income and 59,990 jobs".
2009: Settlement with AMD
In 2009, Intel agreed to pay AMD $1.25 billion and grant a perpetual patent cross-license to settle antitrust disputes.
2009: Conflict Resource Removal Effort Announced
In 2009, Intel announced its plan to remove conflict resources, specifically precious metals sourced from mines funding armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from its supply chain. They aimed to use audits and input from organizations like the Enough Project to source conflict-free materials.
2009: Mainstream processors lineup
Since late 2009, Intel's mainstream processors have been called Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9, ordered by performance.
July 22, 2010: Dell settlement with SEC
On July 22, 2010, Dell agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay $100 million in penalties related to charges of inaccurate disclosure of accounting information.
August 2010: Intel to acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions
In August 2010, Intel and Infineon Technologies announced that Intel would acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions business.
September 2010: FTC to initiate administrative proceeding against Intel
In September 2010, the FTC announced it would initiate an administrative proceeding against Intel.
2010: Intel purchased McAfee
In 2010, Intel purchased McAfee, a manufacturer of computer security technology, for $7.68 billion.
2010: Introduction of Westmere microarchitecture
In 2010, the Westmere microarchitecture succeeded Nehalem, featuring a die shrink to 32 nm and incorporating Intel HD Graphics.
2010: Centrino application limited to WiMAX and Wi-Fi technologies
Since 2010, the "Centrino" brand is only being applied to Intel's WiMAX and Wi-Fi technologies.
2010: Intel's Advertising Spend
The Intel 2010 annual financial report indicated that $1.8 billion was allocated to all advertising with Intel Inside being part of that.
February 2011: New Manufacturing Facility Construction Begins
In February 2011, Intel began constructing a new microprocessor manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona.
March 2011: Intel Acquires SySDSoft Assets
In March 2011, Intel acquired the majority of assets belonging to SySDSoft, a company based in Cairo.
April 2011: Smartphone Pilot Project with ZTE
In April 2011, Intel started a pilot project with ZTE Corporation to produce smartphones using the Intel Atom processor for China's domestic market.
July 2011: Intel to Acquire Fulcrum Microsystems Inc.
In July 2011, Intel announced an agreement to acquire Fulcrum Microsystems Inc., which specializes in network switches.
October 2011: Intel to Acquire Telmap
In October 2011, Intel reached an agreement to acquire Telmap, an Israeli navigation software company, for an undisclosed price reported by Israeli media to be between $300 million and $350 million.
October 2011: Sale of Core i7-2700K "Sandy Bridge" chip
In October 2011, Intel started to sell its Core i7-2700K "Sandy Bridge" chip to customers worldwide.
December 2011: Reorganization into Mobile and Communications Group
In December 2011, Intel reorganized several of its business units into a new mobile and communications group, responsible for smartphone, tablet, and wireless efforts.
2011: Intel Market Share Decrease
According to IDC, Intel's market share in the overall worldwide PC microprocessor market and mobile PC microprocessor market decreased by 1.5% and 1.9% respectively in the second quarter of 2011, compared to the first quarter of 2011.
2011: Rumors of Apple Switching from Intel Processors to Own Designs
As early as 2011, rumors began circulating about Apple potentially switching from Intel processors to its own designs, indicating a long-term shift in strategy.
2011: Taiwan ODMs Show Ultrabook Prototypes at Intel Developers Forum
At the Intel Developers Forum in 2011, four Taiwan ODMs showed prototype ultrabooks that used Intel's Ivy Bridge chips.
2011: ECONorthwest Economic Impact Analysis report
In 2011, ECONorthwest conducted an economic impact analysis of Intel's economic contribution to the state of Oregon.
2011: Intel Capital Announces Ultrabook Fund
In 2011, Intel Capital announced a $300 million fund to support startups working on technologies for next-generation notebooks, specifically ultrabooks, which Intel announced at Computex in 2011.
2011: Release of Sandy Bridge-based 2nd-generation Core processor family
In 2011, Intel released the Sandy Bridge-based 2nd-generation Core processor family, which featured an 11% performance increase over Nehalem.
2011: SpectraWatt filed for bankruptcy
In 2011, SpectraWatt filed for bankruptcy.
2011: Israeli government offered incentives
In 2011, the Israeli government offered Intel $290 million to expand in the country.
2011: Partnership with Google
Intel's partnership with Google was announced at the Intel Developers Forum (IDF) 2011 in San Francisco.
January 2012: Android 2.3 Supports Intel's Atom Microprocessor
In January 2012, Google announced that Android 2.3 would support Intel's Atom microprocessor.
May 2012: Andy Bryant executive chairman
In May 2012, Intel vice chairman Andy Bryant succeeded Shaw as executive chairman.
July 2012: Intel Invests in ASML Holding NV
In July 2012, Intel agreed to buy 10% of ASML Holding NV shares for $2.1 billion, and committed an additional $1 billion contingent on shareholder approval, to accelerate the development of 450-millimeter wafer technology and extreme ultra-violet lithography.
November 2012: Paul Otellini announces resignation
In November 2012, president and CEO Paul Otellini announced that he would step down in May 2013.
2012: Introduction of Ivy Bridge-based 3rd-generation Core
At the 2012 Intel Developer Forum, Intel introduced the Ivy Bridge-based 3rd-generation Core, featuring a die shrink to 22 nm and supporting both DDR3 memory and DDR3L chips.
2012: Planned Introduction of Medfield Processor
In 2012, Intel planned to introduce Medfield, a processor for tablets and smartphones, aiming to compete with ARM.
2012: Enough Project Ranking
In 2012, the Enough Project rated Intel the best of 24 consumer electronics companies for progress on conflict minerals, calling it a "Pioneer of progress".
May 2, 2013: Brian Krzanich elected CEO
On May 2, 2013, Brian Krzanich was elected as Intel's sixth CEO.
May 2013: Board of directors composition
As of May 2013, Intel's board of directors consisted of Andy Bryant, John Donahoe, Frank Yeary, Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, Susan Decker, Reed Hundt, Paul Otellini, James Plummer, David Pottruck, David Yoffie and Creative director will.i.am.
May 2013: Paul Otellini steps down
Paul Otellini stepped down as CEO of Intel in May 2013.
May 16, 2013: Brian Krzanich becomes CEO
On May 16, 2013, Brian Krzanich became Intel's CEO at the company's annual meeting and Intel's software head Renée James was selected as president of the company.
July 2013: Intel Custom Foundry division customers
As of July 2013, Intel's Custom Foundry division had five known customers: Achronix, Tabula, Netronome, Microsemi, and Panasonic. Most of these companies were field-programmable gate array (FPGA) makers. Only Achronix had begun shipping chips made by Intel using the 22 nm Tri-Gate process.
July 2013: Intel Acquires Omek Interactive
In July 2013, Intel confirmed the acquisition of Omek Interactive, an Israeli company specializing in gesture-based interface technology, for an undisclosed amount. Intel stated that the acquisition would improve its capabilities in delivering immersive perceptual computing experiences.
September 2013: Intel Acquires Indisys
In September 2013, Intel announced the acquisition of Indisys, a Spanish natural language recognition startup. The acquisition agreement was signed on May 31. Indisys provides artificial intelligence technology.
October 2013: Alliance for Affordable Internet Launched
In October 2013, the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) was launched, and Intel joined the coalition of public and private organizations.
2013: Support for Tier-One Operating Systems
In 2013, Intel announced it would support all 'tier-one operating systems' such as Linux, Android, iOS, and Chrome, moving away from an exclusive focus on Microsoft platforms.
2013: Sponsorship of FC Barcelona
In 2013, Intel became a sponsor of FC Barcelona.
2013: New Manufacturing Facility Completed
In 2013, Intel completed the construction of its new microprocessor manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona, known as Fab 42.
2013: Number of Intel Israel employees
In 2013, Intel employed about 10,000 employees in Israel.
2013: Intel to Improve Ultrabook Chip Power Consumption
In 2013, Intel planned to improve power consumption of its chips for ultrabooks, like new Ivy Bridge processors in 2013, which will only have 10W default thermal design power.
2013: Foundry agreement with Altera and Windows 8 hardware sales impact
In 2013, Intel, facing excess fab capacity due to the Ultrabook's market failure and declining PC sales, reached a foundry agreement with Altera to produce chips using a 14 nm process. The poor sales of Windows 8 hardware also caused a major retrenchment for semiconductor manufacturers, except for Qualcomm.
January 2014: Job cuts announced
In January 2014, Intel announced that it would cut about 5,000 jobs from its workforce.
March 2014: $6 billion plan to expand activities in Israel
In March 2014, Intel announced a $6 billion plan to expand its activities in Israel.
June 2014: General Court rejects Intel's appeal
In June 2014, the General Court, which sits below the European Court of Justice, rejected Intel's appeal against the 2009 EU fine.
November 2014: Intel Plans to Use Optical Fibers for Supercomputer Networking
In November 2014, Intel announced plans to utilize optical fibers to enhance networking capabilities within supercomputers.
November 2014: Design of Paddington Bear statue
In November 2014, Intel designed a Paddington Bear statue—themed "Little Bear Blue"—one of fifty statues located around London, which was later auctioned for charity.
December 2014: Intel Buys PasswordBox
In December 2014, Intel acquired PasswordBox.
2014: Conflict-Free Microprocessors Announced
At the Consumer Electronics Show 2014, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced that the company's microprocessors would be conflict-free moving forward.
2014: Announcement of Intel Clear font
In 2014, Intel Clear, a global font, was announced for use across all communications.
2014: Employee Cuts
In 2014, Intel cut thousands of employees in response to 'evolving market trends'.
2014: Call to Action on Conflict Minerals
In 2014, Intel's chief executive Brian Krzanich urged the rest of the industry to follow Intel's lead by also shunning conflict minerals.
January 2015: $300 million investment in diversity
In January 2015, Intel announced the investment of $300 million over the next five years to enhance gender and racial diversity in their own company as well as the technology industry as a whole.
January 2015: Intel Purchases Stake in Vuzix
In January 2015, Intel purchased a 30% stake in Vuzix, a smart glasses manufacturer, for $24.8 million.
February 2015: Intel to Purchase Lantiq
In February 2015, Intel announced an agreement to purchase German network chipmaker Lantiq to expand its range of chips in devices with Internet connection capability.
June 2015: Intel to Purchase Altera
In June 2015, Intel announced its agreement to purchase FPGA design company Altera for $16.7 billion, marking its largest acquisition to date.
October 2015: Intel Buys Saffron Technology
In October 2015, Intel acquired cognitive computing company Saffron Technology for an undisclosed price.
November 19, 2015: Founding of the OpenFog Consortium
On November 19, 2015, Intel, along with Arm, Dell, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and Princeton University, established the OpenFog Consortium to promote development in fog computing, with Intel's Jeff Fedders as the first president.
December 2015: Intel Completes Acquisition of Altera
In December 2015, Intel completed its acquisition of FPGA design company Altera.
2015: Global Diversity & Inclusion Annual Report
In February 2016, Intel released its Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report.
February 2016: Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report
In February 2016, Intel released its Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report. The male-female mix of US employees was reported as 75.2% men and 24.8% women.
April 2016: Cancellation of SoFIA Platform and Broxton Atom SoC
In April 2016, Intel cancelled the SoFIA platform and the Broxton Atom SoC for smartphones, effectively leaving the smartphone market.
August 2016: Property Tax Evasion Dispute
In August 2016, Indian officials of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) parked garbage trucks on Intel's campus, threatening to dump them for evading property tax payments between 2007 and 2008, amounting to ₹340 million (US$4.0 million).
August 2016: Intel Purchases Nervana Systems
In August 2016, Intel purchased deep-learning startup Nervana Systems for over $400 million.
September 2016: Intel sold stake in McAfee
In September 2016, Intel sold a majority stake in its computer-security unit, McAfee, to TPG Capital.
December 2016: Intel Acquires Movidius
In December 2016, Intel acquired computer vision startup Movidius for an undisclosed price.
December 2016: Maxine Fesberg resignation
In December 2016, Maxine Fesberg announced her resignation as CEO of Intel Israel.
2016: Job cuts due to declining PC sales
Due to declining PC sales, Intel cut 12,000 jobs in 2016.
2016: End of tick-tock model
In 2016, Intel deprecated the tick-tock model with the release of the 7th-generation Core family (Kaby Lake), introducing the process–architecture–optimization model.
2016: Conflict-Free Supply Chain Expectation
In 2016, Intel stated that it expected its entire supply chain to be conflict-free by the end of the year.
2016: Removed from Fortune 500
In 2016, Intel was removed from the Fortune 500 list.
2016: Original plan to introduce 10 nm products
Intel originally planned to introduce 10 nm products in 2016 but faced manufacturing issues.
January 2017: Yaniv Gerti becomes CEO of Intel Israel
In January 2017, Yaniv Gerti became CEO of Intel Israel.
March 2017: Intel to Purchase Mobileye
In March 2017, Intel announced that they had agreed to purchase Mobileye, an Israeli developer of "autonomous driving" systems for US$15.3 billion.
June 2017: Intel Announces Investment in Bangalore R&D Center
In June 2017, Intel Corporation announced an investment of over ₹1,100 crore (US$130 million) for its upcoming Research and Development (R&D) center in Bangalore, India.
2017: End of Itanium chip production
In 2017, Intel announced that the Itanium 9700 series (Kittson) would be the last Itanium chips produced.
2017: Sponsorship of the Olympic Games
In 2017, Intel became a sponsor of the Olympic Games, lasting from the 2018 Winter Olympics to the 2024 Summer Olympics.
2017: Delay of mass production of 10 nm products
In 2017, Intel delayed the mass production of its 10 nm products.
2017: Introduction of Optane SSDs based on 3D XPoint Technology
In 2017, Intel introduced SSDs based on 3D XPoint technology under the Optane brand name, marking a move towards advanced memory solutions.
2017: Intel Joins Self-Driving Car Industry
In 2017, Intel joined the self-driving car industry through a partnership with Mobileye and began researching consumer acceptance of the technology.
January 2018: Meltdown and Spectre security flaws reported
In early January 2018, it was reported that all Intel processors made since 1995 (excluding Intel Itanium and pre-2013 Intel Atom) were subject to the Meltdown and Spectre security flaws.
June 21, 2018: Brian Krzanich resigns as CEO
On June 21, 2018, Brian Krzanich resigned as CEO of Intel, and Bob Swan was named interim CEO.
2018: Closure of foundry business
In 2018, Intel closed its foundry business due to issues with its manufacturing processes.
2018: Further delay of mass production of 10 nm products and release of Cannon Lake
In 2018, Intel further delayed the mass production of its 10 nm products. The first microprocessor under that node, Cannon Lake (marketed as 8th-generation Core), was released in small quantities.
2018: Removed from Fortune 500 ranking
In 2018, Intel was removed from the Fortune 500 ranking.
2018: Limited Release of Cannon Lake
In 2018, Intel's first microarchitecture under the 10 nm node, Cannon Lake (marketed as 8th-generation Core), was released in small quantities.
2018: Samsung surpassed Intel
In 2018, Samsung Electronics surpassed Intel as the biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue.
2018: Start of Olympic Games Sponsorship
Intel's sponsorship of the Olympic Games started in 2018, lasting until the 2024 Summer Olympics.
January 2019: Intel Announces Investment in Israeli Chip Plant
In January 2019, Intel announced an investment of over $11 billion on a new Israeli chip plant.
January 31, 2019: Bob Swan named CEO
On January 31, 2019, Bob Swan was named the seventh CEO of Intel.
September 2019: Introduction of 10th-generation Intel Core mobile processors
In September 2019, Intel introduced mass-produced 10 nm 10th-generation Intel Core mobile processors (codenamed "Ice Lake").
2019: Release of Agilex FPGAs
In 2019, Intel released Agilex FPGAs, which were chips designed for data centers, 5G applications, and other uses.
2019: Release of 10th-generation Core Processors
In 2019, Intel released the 10th-generation of Core processors, codenamed "Amber Lake", "Comet Lake", and "Ice Lake". Ice Lake was based on the Sunny Cove microarchitecture, produced on the 10 nm process, and limited to low-power mobile processors.
2019: Market share decrease and 10 nm product delays
In 2019, Intel's market share in the enthusiast market saw a significant decrease. Furthermore, the company faced delays in the release of their 10 nm products due to an overly aggressive strategy, according to former CEO Bob Swan.
January 2020: Arizona employee numbers
As of January 2020, Intel had 12,000 employees in Arizona.
June 22, 2020: Apple Announces Transition to Custom Arm-based Processors
On June 22, 2020, Apple announced at WWDC that it would be transitioning its entire Mac line from Intel CPUs to custom Apple-designed processors based on the Arm architecture over the next two years, estimating a minimal effect on Intel in the short term.
September 2, 2020: Introduction of the Third Intel Logo
On September 2, 2020, Intel introduced its third logo, inspired by the previous logos, removing the swirl and redesigning the style of the letters.
September 2020: Launch of 11th-generation Core Mobile Processors (Tiger Lake)
In September 2020, Intel launched 11th-generation Core mobile processors, codenamed Tiger Lake, which were based on the Willow Cove microarchitecture and a refined 10 nm node.
November 2020: Apple Unveils the M1 Processor
In November 2020, Apple unveiled the M1, its custom-designed processor for the Mac, signifying a major step in its transition away from Intel processors.
2020: Continued use of Skylake microarchitecture
By 2020, Intel continued to use the Skylake microarchitecture, albeit with optimizations, due to struggles in shrinking the process node from 14 nm to 10 nm and the slowdown in processor development.
2020: Apple transitions to Apple silicon
In 2020, Apple began transitioning away from the x86 architecture and Intel processors to their own Apple silicon for their Macintosh computers, impacting Intel's market share.
2020: Reinstated and Ranked 45th
In 2020, Intel was reinstated in the Fortune 500 list and ranked 45th, becoming the 7th-largest technology company in the ranking.
2020: Debut of new jingle remake
In 2020, another remake of the Intel jingle debuted alongside Intel's new visual identity, with the company using numerous variants while retaining the mainstream 2006 version.
2020: Design of Intel One typeface
In 2020, as part of a new visual identity, a new typeface, Intel One, was designed and replaced Intel Clear as the font used by the company in most of its branding, but used alongside Intel Clear typeface.
December 31, 2020: Total CO2e emissions report
On December 31, 2020, Intel reported total CO2e emissions (direct + indirect) for the twelve months ending December 31, 2020, at 2,882 Kt (+94/+3.4% y-o-y).
January 13, 2021: Pat Gelsinger to replace Bob Swan as CEO
On January 13, 2021, Intel announced that Bob Swan would be replaced as CEO by Pat Gelsinger, effective February 15.
March 2021: Retirement age removed
In March 2021, Intel removed the mandatory retirement age for its corporate officers.
March 23, 2021: Pat Gelsinger lays out new plans for Intel
On March 23, 2021, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced a new strategy called IDM 2.0, including investments in manufacturing, use of internal and external foundries, and a new foundry business called Intel Foundry Services (IFS). Intel also announced a partnership with IBM and a new event for developers and engineers, called "Intel ON". Gelsinger confirmed that Intel's 7 nm process is on track, and that the first products using their 7 nm process (also known as Intel 4) are Ponte Vecchio and Meteor Lake.
March 30, 2021: Release of 11th-generation Core Desktop Processors (Rocket Lake)
On March 30, 2021, Intel released 11th-generation Core desktop processors (codenamed "Rocket Lake"). Fabricated using Intel's 14 nm process and based on the Cypress Cove microarchitecture, they replaced Comet Lake desktop processors and featured new integrated graphics based on the Intel Xe microarchitecture.
November 2021: Intel Recruits Centaur Technology Employees
In November 2021, Intel recruited some of the employees of the Centaur Technology division from VIA Technologies, a deal worth $125 million, and effectively acquiring the talent and know-how of their x86 division.
December 2021: Intel to Invest in New Chip-Packaging Factory in Malaysia
In December 2021, Intel announced it would invest $7.1 billion to build a new chip-packaging and testing factory in Malaysia, expanding operations in Penang and Kulim.
December 2021: Intel Plans Mobileye IPO
In December 2021, Intel announced its plan to take Mobileye automotive unit via an IPO of newly issued stock in 2022, while maintaining majority ownership of the company.
2021: Continued Optimizations on Skylake Microarchitecture
From 2016 until 2021, Intel continued to release optimizations on the Skylake microarchitecture with Kaby Lake R, Amber Lake, Whiskey Lake, Coffee Lake, Coffee Lake R, and Comet Lake.
2021: Intel reverses course and starts hiring
In 2021, Intel reversed course and started hiring thousands of engineers under new CEO Pat Gelsinger.
2021: SK Hynix Acquires Most of Intel's NAND Memory Business
In 2021, SK Hynix acquired most of Intel's NAND memory business for $7 billion, with an additional $2 billion transaction expected in 2025. Intel also discontinued its consumer Optane products in 2021.
2021: Release of 12th-generation Intel Core Processors (Alder Lake)
In late 2021, Intel released the 12th-generation Intel Core processors (codenamed "Alder Lake"), unifying desktop and mobile products under a single process node using Intel's 10 nm process (Intel 7). It is based on a hybrid architecture utilizing high-performance Golden Cove cores and high-efficiency Gracemont (Atom) cores.
January 2022: Selection of New Albany, Ohio for new manufacturing facility
In January 2022, Intel selected New Albany, Ohio, as the site for a major new manufacturing facility, with an investment of at least $20 billion.
February 2022: Intel to Acquire Tower Semiconductor
In February 2022, Intel agreed to acquire Israeli chip manufacturer Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion.
March 2022: Stopped Supplying Russian Market
In March 2022, Intel stopped supplying the Russian market because of international sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War.
May 2022: Ericsson and Intel Launch Tech Hub for Cloud RAN
In May 2022, Ericsson and Intel launched a tech hub in California to focus on the research and development of cloud RAN technology.
May 2022: Intel Acquires Siru Innovations
In May 2022, Intel acquired Finnish graphics technology firm Siru innovations, founded by ex-AMD Qualcomm mobile GPU engineers. The firm is set to join Intel's Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics Group.
July 2022: Intel Ceases Future Product Development Within Its Optane Business
In July 2022, Intel disclosed in its Q2 earnings report that it would cease future product development within its Optane business, effectively discontinuing the development of 3D XPoint as a whole.
August 2022: $30 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management
In August 2022, Intel signed a $30 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management to fund its recent factory expansions. Intel would fund 51% of the cost of building new chip-making facilities in Chandler, while Brookfield owns the remaining 49% stake.
2022: €1.06 billion fine was dropped
In 2022 the €1.06 billion fine was dropped.
2022: Announcement of discontinuation of Pentium and Celeron naming schemes
In 2022, Intel announced that they are dropping the Pentium and Celeron naming schemes for their desktop and laptop entry level processors.
2022: Equivalent value of debentures
The $2,500,000 offered in convertible debentures in 1968 was equivalent to $21 million in 2022.
January 31, 2023: Intel announced pay cuts as part of cost reductions
On January 31, 2023, Intel announced pay cuts affecting employees above midlevel, ranging from 5% upwards, as part of $3 billion in cost reductions. It also suspended bonuses and merit pay increases, reducing retirement plan matching.
March 2023: Intel's status as of March 2023
As of March 2023, Intel's status was noted.
August 2023: Intel Terminates Acquisition of Tower Semiconductor
In August 2023, Intel terminated its acquisition of Tower Semiconductor, as it failed to obtain approval from Chinese regulators.
September 2023: Fine reimposed.
In September 2023 the fine was successively re-imposed as a €376.36 million fine.
October 2023: Spin-off of Programmable Solutions Group announced
In October 2023, Intel announced it would be spinning off its Programmable Solutions Group business unit into a separate company at the start of 2024, while maintaining majority ownership and intending to seek an IPO within three years to raise funds.
October 2023: Intel Announces Spin-Off of PSG
In October 2023, Intel announced that it would spin off its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) into a separate company, while retaining majority ownership, scheduled for the start of 2024.
October 2023: Intel to be first commercial user of high-NA EUV lithography tool
In October 2023, Intel confirmed it would be the first commercial user of high-NA EUV lithography tool, as part of its plan to regain process leadership from TSMC.
December 2023: 10 largest shareholders of Intel
As of December 2023, the 10 largest shareholders of Intel were identified.
December 2023: Intel unveils Gaudi3 AI chip
In December 2023, Intel unveiled Gaudi3, an artificial intelligence (AI) chip for generative AI software which will launch in 2024 and compete with rival chips from Nvidia and AMD.
2023: Intel x86 Market Share
As of 2023, Intel holds a 68.4% market share in the x86 market.
2023: Major Customers of Intel
In 2023, Dell accounted for about 19% of Intel's total revenues, Lenovo accounted for 11%, and HP Inc. accounted for 10%.
2023: Future processor marking changes
In 2023, Intel announced that they will be dropping the 'i' in their future processor markings. The Ultra will be added to the endings of processors that are in the higher end.
2023: Introduction of "Intel Processor" branding
Starting in 2023, the "Intel Processor" branding will replace the old Pentium and Celeron naming schemes.
2023: Postponement of construction start in Magdeburg, Germany
The start of construction for Intel's two new chip mega factories in Magdeburg, Germany, initially planned for 2023, has been postponed.
April 2024: Intel to Sell Majority Stake of Altera to Silver Lake
In April 2024, Intel reached a definitive agreement to sell 51% of Altera to Silver Lake, and announced cancellation of the potential IPO for Altera.
May 2024: The U.S. Department of Defense is a Large Customer for Intel
As of May 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense is identified as another large customer for Intel.
June 4, 2024: Announcement of AI chips for data centers, the Xeon 6 processor
On June 4, 2024, Intel announced AI chips for data centers, the Xeon 6 processor, aiming for better performance and power efficiency compared to its predecessor.
June 2024: Stopping development on a Kiryat Gat-based factory
In June 2024, the company announced that it was stopping development on a Kiryat Gat-based factory in Israel.
August 2024: Announcement of job cuts
In August 2024, after posting $1.6 billion in losses for Q2, Intel announced that it intends to cut 15,000 jobs to save $10 billion in 2025. The company will offer early retirement and voluntary departure options.
September 2024: Intel Qualifies for Federal Grants
In September 2024, reports indicated that Intel qualified for up to $3.5 billion in federal grants to manufacture semiconductors for the Department of Defense.
September 24, 2024: Release of Lunar Lake processors for AI PCs
On September 24, 2024, Intel disclosed architecture details for its Lunar Lake processors for AI PCs, which were released on that day.
November 1, 2024: Intel to drop out of Dow Jones Industrial Average
On November 1, 2024, it was announced that Intel will drop out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on November 8 prior to the stock market open, with Nvidia taking its place.
December 1, 2024: Pat Gelsinger retired from the position of Intel CEO
On December 1, 2024, Pat Gelsinger retired from the position of Intel CEO and stepped down from the company’s board of directors. David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus were named as interim co-CEO's.
December 2024: Ousting of CEO Pat Gelsinger
In December 2024, Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger was ousted amid ongoing struggles to revitalize the company, which has seen a significant decline in stock value during his tenure. After his departure, Intel appointed David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus interim co-CEOs while searching for a permanent successor.
2024: Intel and Riot Games annual sponsorship
In 2024, Intel and Riot Games had an annual sponsorship valued at US$5 million, and one with JD Gaming for US$3.3 million. The company also had a sponsorship with Global Esports.
2024: Planned spin off of PSG
In October 2023, Intel announced plans to spin off PSG into a separate company at the start of 2024, while maintaining majority ownership.
2024: Programmable Solutions Group business unit spin-off
Intel announced in October 2023 that at the start of 2024, Intel would be spinning off its Programmable Solutions Group business unit into a separate company.
2024: Postponement of construction start in Magdeburg, Germany
The start of construction for Intel's two new chip mega factories in Magdeburg, Germany, is postponed to late 2024.
March 13, 2025: Appointment of Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
On March 13, 2025, Intel announced the appointment of Lip-Bu Tan as their new CEO, effective March 18, after 4 months of having interim co-CEOs.
March 18, 2025: American Lip-Bu Tan formally replaced Pat Gelsinger
On March 18, 2025, it was announced that he would be formally replaced by American Lip-Bu Tan starting March 18, 2025.
April 2025: Intel Announces "That's the Power of Intel Inside" Marketing Campaign
In April 2025, chief marketing officer Brett Hannath announced a new marketing campaign—"That's the power of Intel Inside"—to highlight the usage of Intel products across different markets and industries.
2025: Remaining Transaction of SK Hynix Acquisition Expected
In 2021, SK Hynix acquired most of Intel's NAND memory business for $7 billion, with a remaining transaction worth $2 billion expected in 2025.
2025: Target for $10 billion in savings
Intel aims to save $10 billion in 2025 through job cuts.
2025: Expected chip production at New Albany facility
Intel expects the manufacturing facility in New Albany to begin producing chips by 2025.
2027: Production start scheduled in Magdeburg, Germany
The production start for Intel's two new chip mega factories in Magdeburg, Germany, is scheduled for 2027.
2030: Carbon emissions reduction plan
Intel plans to reduce carbon emissions 10% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
2030: Plan for continued investment in Intel plants
The $6 billion plan announced in March 2014 calls for continued investment in existing and new Intel plants until 2030.
2040: Net-zero carbon emissions goal
Intel aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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