History of Intel in Timeline
Intel Corporation is a multinational technology company based in Santa Clara, California. It is primarily involved in the design, manufacturing, and sales of computer components, most notably central processing units (CPUs). A major player in the semiconductor industry, Intel ranked as the world's third-largest chip manufacturer by revenue in 2024. The company is a long-standing member of the Fortune 500, appearing on the list since 2007, and was among the first companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
1968: Robert Noyce is Intel's CEO
In 1968, at its founding, Robert Noyce served as Intel's CEO.
April 1969: Introduction of the First Intel Logo
In April 1969, Intel introduced its first logo, designed by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore. The logo featured the company's name in lowercase using the Helvetica font with a unique "dropped-e" design, where the 'e' was positioned lower than the other letters.
April 1969: Inspiration from the Original Logo
The new logo introduced in September 2, 2020 retained a classic feel seen in the original logo introduced in April 1969.
1969: First Products
In 1969, Intel produced its first product, the 3101 Schottky TTL bipolar 64-bit static random-access memory (SRAM). In the same year, Intel also produced the 3301 Schottky bipolar 1024-bit read-only memory (ROM) and the first commercial metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) silicon gate SRAM chip, the 256-bit 1101.
1970: Release of the 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, Intel introduced the Intel 4004 microprocessor to the mass market, originally developed for Busicom.
1971: Creation of the Intel 4004
In 1971, Intel created the first commercially available microprocessor, the Intel 4004.
1971: Intel creates the world's first commercial microprocessor chip
In 1971, Intel created the world's first commercial microprocessor chip, the Intel 4004.
1972: 1103 Becomes Bestselling 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
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.
1975: Gordon Moore becomes CEO
In 1975, Gordon Moore became the CEO of Intel.
1975: Initiation of 32-bit Microprocessor Project
In 1975, Intel initiated a project aimed at developing a highly advanced 32-bit microprocessor.
1976: Intel establishes cross-licensing agreement with AMD
Since 1976, Intel and AMD have had full cross-licensing agreements, allowing each partner to use the other's patented technological innovations without charge after a certain time.
1978: Completion of the 8086 Processor
In 1978, Intel completed the 8086 processor (and its variant the 8088) and launched "Operation Crush", a major marketing campaign to maximize customer adoption. This effort secured a design win with the newly formed IBM PC division.
1979: Andy Grove becomes Intel's president
In 1979, Andy Grove was appointed as the president of Intel.
1980: Intel's supply base reduction initiative
Since the mid-1980's Intel began addressing supply base reduction as an issue, adopting an "n + 1" rule.
1981: IBM Introduces its Personal Computer
In 1981, IBM introduced its personal computer, which quickly became successful.
1981: Release of Intel iAPX 432
In 1981, Intel released the Intel iAPX 432, a 32-bit microprocessor. However, the processor ultimately failed to meet its performance objectives and did not succeed in the marketplace.
1981: Memory Chips Dominate Intel's Business
Until 1981, static (SRAM) and dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips represented the majority of Intel's business.
1982: Intel Creates the 80286 Microprocessor
In 1982, Intel created the 80286 microprocessor.
1983: Shift to Microprocessors
By 1983, increased competition from Japanese semiconductor manufacturers dramatically reduced the profitability of the DRAM chip market, leading Intel to shift its focus to microprocessors.
1984: Foundation of Intel Scientific Computers Division
In 1984, the Intel Scientific Computers division was founded by Justin Rattner to design and produce parallel computers.
1984: Semiconductor Chip Protection Act
In 1984, the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act was enacted, recognizing intellectual property rights related to microprocessor topology (circuit layouts).
1985: Compaq Releases 80286-based Desktop System
In 1985, Compaq, the first IBM PC "clone" manufacturer, produced a desktop system based on the faster 80286 processor.
1986: Compaq Releases First 80386-based System
In 1986, Compaq released the first 80386-based system, surpassing IBM and establishing a competitive market for PC-compatible systems, positioning Intel as a key component supplier.
1987: Andy Grove becomes CEO
In 1987, Andy Grove became Intel's CEO when Gordon Moore became chairman.
1987: Intel among world's top ten semiconductor sellers
In 1987, Intel was among the world's top ten sellers of semiconductors, ranking 10th.
1989: Introduction of the 486 Microprocessor
In 1989, Intel introduced the 486 microprocessor.
1989: Intel Seeks MicroAge's Support to Promote Intel Chips
In 1989, Intel's Dennis Carter visited MicroAge to encourage them to promote Intel chips to their computer suppliers, in response to competition from companies like AMD and Zilog offering cheaper microprocessors.
1990: Establishment of Second Design Team
In 1990, Intel established a second design team to design the processors code-named "P5" and "P6" in parallel, committing to a major new processor every two years.
1991: Antitrust Lawsuit
Antitrust allegations against Intel had been simmering since the early 1990s and had been the cause of one lawsuit against Intel in 1991.
1991: Intel Inside Marketing Campaign
In 1991, Intel launched its "Intel Inside" marketing campaign to associate brand loyalty with consumer selection.
1991: Global Branding Campaign "Intel Inside"
In 1991, Intel marketing manager Dennis Carter elevated the "Intel in it" concept to a worldwide branding campaign, resulting in the "Intel Inside" campaign.
1992: Intel becomes biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue
In 1992, Intel became the biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue.
1992: Renaming of Intel Scientific Computers Division
In 1992, the Intel Scientific Computers division was renamed to the Intel Supercomputing Systems Division.
1993: Bill Gaede attempts to sell Intel designs
In 1993, Bill Gaede, an Argentine formerly employed at AMD and Intel, attempted to sell the i486 and P5 Pentium designs to AMD and to certain foreign powers, videotaping data from his computer screen at Intel.
1993: Introduction of the Intel Pentium
In 1993, Intel introduced the P5 as the Intel Pentium, using a registered trademark name instead of a part number.
1993: Age discrimination lawsuit filed against Intel
In 1993, Intel was sued by nine former employees over allegations that they were laid off due to being over the age of 40.
1993: Santa Clara Design Team Embarks on Successor to x86 Architecture
In 1993, the Santa Clara design team initiated the 'P7' project, aiming to develop a successor to the x86 architecture.
June 1994: Discovery of Flaw in Pentium Microprocessor
In June 1994, Intel engineers discovered a flaw in the floating-point math subsection of the P5 Pentium microprocessor, leading to incorrect low-order bits in floating-point division results under specific conditions.
October 1994: Public Disclosure of Pentium FDIV Bug
In October 1994, Professor Thomas Nicely independently discovered the floating-point division (FDIV) bug in the Intel Pentium processor and posted about it on the Internet, leading to widespread awareness and ultimately forcing Intel to issue a total recall and replace defective CPUs.
1994: Andy Bryant becomes CFO
In 1994, Andy Bryant held the post of Chief Financial Officer.
1994: Introduction of the Five-Note Jingle
In 1994, Intel introduced its famous five-note jingle, which became a global branding element, eventually being heard in 130 countries.
1994: Intel sanctioned LGBT employee group
In 1994, Intel sanctioned one of the earliest corporate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender employee groups.
1994: Pentium FDIV bug discovered
In 1994, Thomas R. Nicely discovered the Pentium FDIV bug, a hardware bug affecting the floating-point unit (FPU) of early Intel Pentium processors, which caused incorrect floating-point results when dividing certain high-precision numbers.
1994: Creation of the Intel Jingle
In 1994, the "Intel Spiral" jingle, known as the "Intel Bong", was created by Musikvergnuegen and written by Walter Werzowa to coincide with the launch of the Pentium processor.
1994: Creation of the Intel Spiral Sound Recording
In 2017, the United States Copyright Office considered the "Intel Spiral" sound recording created in 1994 to be copyrightable due to its "creative production authorship."
1995: Release of the Pentium Pro
In 1995, Intel released the P6 as the Pentium Pro.
1995: Ken Hamidi Fired from Intel
In 1995, Ken Hamidi was fired from Intel at the age of 47, leading to his founding of FACE Intel, a group critical of Intel's employment practices.
1995: Industrial espionage case arises involving Intel and AMD
In 1995, an industrial espionage case arose involving both Intel and AMD, leading to the arrest of Bill Gaede, who had previously worked for both companies.
June 1996: Bill Gaede sentenced to prison
In June 1996, Bill Gaede was sentenced to 33 months in prison for industrial espionage involving Intel and AMD. Gaede attempted to sell i486 and P5 Pentium designs to AMD and foreign powers in 1993.
May 1997: Introduction of Pentium II
In May 1997, Intel introduced the Pentium II processor, which was part of Intel's strategy to develop processors with better performance in a short time. However, consumers did not see the innovation as essential.
1997: Digital Equipment Corporation sues Intel
In 1997, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) filed a suit against Intel, adding to the antitrust charges Intel faced over the years due to its dominance in the x86 microprocessor market.
1997: Introduction of the Pentium II
In 1997, Intel improved the Pentium Pro into the Pentium II.
1998: Craig Barrett becomes CEO
In 1998, Craig Barrett took over as Intel CEO, succeeding Andy Grove who became chairman.
February 1999: Introduction of Pentium III
In February 1999, Intel released the Pentium III processor as part of its strategy to quickly develop processors with better performance. This strategy proved ineffective as the consumer didn't see the innovation as essential.
1999: Hamidi Blocked from Using Intel's Email System
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 Jingle
In 1999, the Intel jingle was modified to coincide with the launch of the Pentium III processor, although the original 1994 version remained in use.
1999: US FTC investigates Intel for antitrust violations
In 1999, the US FTC investigated Intel for antitrust violations, adding to the numerous charges Intel faced over the years due to its dominance in the x86 microprocessor market.
1999: Overlap of the Intel Jingle Versions
In 2004, the Intel jingle was remade a second time to coincide with the new logo change but it overlapped with the 1999 version.
2000: Slowdown in High-End Microprocessor Demand
After 2000, growth in demand for high-end microprocessors slowed, and competitors like AMD gained significant market share.
2000: Microprocessor performance outstrips software demand
By the end of the 1990s, microprocessor performance had outstripped software demand for that CPU power. Aside from high-end server systems and software, whose demand dropped with the end of the 'dot-com bubble', consumer systems ran effectively on increasingly low-cost systems after 2000.
2000: Introduction of Pentium 4
In the autumn of 2000, Intel released the Pentium 4 processor as part of its strategy to quickly develop processors with better performance. This strategy proved ineffective as the consumer didn't see the innovation as essential.
June 2001: Introduction of the Itanium
In June 2001, Intel introduced the Itanium, an implementation of the IA-64 64-bit architecture. However, its performance running legacy x86 code was underwhelming, and it failed to compete effectively with x86-64.
2002: Dell and Intel Exclusivity Agreement Begins
In 2002, Dell began an agreement with Intel to receive rebates in exchange for not using chips manufactured by AMD, according to the SEC charges that led to Dell's 2010 settlement.
2002: Intel receives 100% rating on Corporate Equality Index
In 2002, Intel received a 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign.
2003: Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices Begin
According to the European Commission, the allegations against Intel of engaging in anti-competitive practices, particularly against AMD, dated back to 2003.
2003: VOC emissions allegations in Rio Rancho
In 2003, Intel faced accusations from residents of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, regarding excessive releases of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) beyond permitted levels.
2003: Intel Corp. v. Hamidi Court Decision Overturned
In 2003, the court decision blocking Ken Hamidi from using Intel's email system was overturned in Intel Corp. v. Hamidi, allowing him to distribute criticism.
2003: Intel Exclusivity Payments Grow
In FY 2003, exclusivity payments from Intel to Dell grew to 10% of Dell's operating income, as part of an agreement where Dell favored Intel chips over those from AMD.
2004: AMD Claims Against Intel
In 2004, AMD brought claims against Intel related to unfair competition.
2004: Design of Neo Sans Intel
In 2004, Sebastian Lester designed Neo Sans Intel, a customized version of Neo Sans based on the Neo Sans and Neo Tech fonts.
2004: Second Remake of the Intel Jingle
In 2004, the Intel jingle was remade a second time to coincide with the new logo change.
May 18, 2005: Paul Otellini becomes Intel CEO
On May 18, 2005, Craig Barrett handed over the role of Intel CEO to Paul Otellini, who was then the company president and Chief Operating Officer. Barrett replaced Grove as Chairman of the Board.
June 6, 2005: Apple to Use Intel Processors
On June 6, 2005, Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, announced that Apple would be using Intel's x86 processors for its Macintosh computers, switching from the PowerPC architecture.
September 2005: Intel responds to AMD lawsuit
In September 2005, Intel responded to a lawsuit filed by AMD, disputing AMD's claims and asserting the fairness and lawfulness of its business practices.
November 2005: Online Circulation of the New Brand Identity
In November 2005, images of Intel's new brand identity began circulating online, initially through a French site, before being taken down by Intel's legal team and subsequently re-uploaded by a Taiwanese site.
2005: AMD Claims Against Intel
In 2005, AMD brought further claims against Intel related to unfair competition.
2005: Andy Grove retired as chairman and as a member of the board of directors
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 the company to refocus its core processor and chipset business on platforms (enterprise, digital home, digital health, and mobility).
2005: Criticism for Wireless Firmware Redistribution Rights
In 2005, following the release of Intel Pro/Wireless 2100, 2200BG/2225BG/2915ABG and 3945ABG products, Intel faced criticism for not granting free redistribution rights for the firmware necessary for the wireless devices, leading to campaigns for open-source inclusion and accusations of being an "Open Source fraud."
2005: Intel Violated 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. Intel agreed to comply with the order to avoid a trial.
January 3, 2006: Official Introduction of the Second Intel Logo
On January 3, 2006, Intel officially introduced its second logo, designed by FutureBrand, combining elements of the previous logo and the Intel Inside campaign, while modernizing it. The logo featured a "vortex" and the new Neo Sans Intel font, and the "Leap Ahead" tagline.
January 10, 2006: Announcement of First Mac Computers Containing Intel CPUs
On January 10, 2006, Apple announced the first Mac computers containing Intel CPUs.
January 2006: Dropping the Pentium Name
In mid-January 2006, Intel announced that they were dropping the Pentium name from their processors, starting with mobile processors branded as Core Solo and Core Duo.
February 2006: South Korean investigation into Intel begins
In February 2006, South Korean officials raided Intel's South Korean offices, initiating an investigation into potential violations of antitrust law.
June 27, 2006: Sale of XScale Assets Announced
On June 27, 2006, the sale of Intel's XScale processor business to Marvell Technology Group for an estimated $600 million was announced.
July 2006: VOC Release Claims in Rio Rancho
During a sub-committee meeting of the New Mexico Environment Improvement Board, a resident claimed that Intel's reports documented more than 1,580 pounds (720 kg) of VOCs released in June and July 2006 from their Rio Rancho site.
July 27, 2006: Release of the Core 2 Family
On July 27, 2006, Intel released the Core 2 family, based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, a 64-bit design focused on power efficiency and lower clock speeds.
August 2006: Full Transition of Apple's Consumer Macs to Intel Processors
By early August 2006, Apple had transitioned its entire line of consumer Macs to Intel processors.
October 2006: Transmeta files patent infringement lawsuit against Intel
In October 2006, Transmeta initiated a lawsuit against Intel, alleging patent infringement related to computer architecture and power efficiency technologies.
November 9, 2006: Acquisition of XScale Completed
On November 9, 2006, the acquisition of Intel's XScale processor business by Marvell Technology Group was completed.
November 2006: Apple Xserve Updated to Intel Xeon Processors
From November 2006, the Apple Xserve server was updated to Intel Xeon processors and offered in a configuration similar to Apple's Mac Pro.
2006: Intel released 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 and Intel Stops Rebates
In 2006, Dell adopted AMD as a secondary supplier, leading Intel to discontinue their exclusivity rebates, subsequently causing Dell's financial performance to decline.
2006: Expansion of Open Specification Platforms Promotion
In 2006, Intel broadened its promotion of open specification platforms beyond Centrino, including the Viiv media center PC and the business desktop Intel vPro.
2006: Unveiling of Core Microarchitecture
In 2006, Intel unveiled its Core microarchitecture, which was seen as a significant leap in processor performance.
2006: Retention of the 2006 Jingle
In 2020, when a new jingle remake debuted with Intel's new visual identity, the company retained the mainstream 2006 version.
2006: Introduction of Neo Sans Intel
Neo Sans Intel was introduced alongside Intel's rebranding in 2006 and used Helvetica as its standard typeface in corporate marketing prior to that.
2006: Mainstreaming of the Remade Jingle
The remade Intel jingle from 2004 wasn't mainstreamed until the launch of the Core processors in 2006, with the melody 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, including preferential pricing for computer makers buying Intel chips, payments to delay AMD product launches, and providing chips below standard cost to governments and educational institutions.
September 2007: South Korean regulators accuse Intel of antitrust law violation
In September 2007, South Korean regulators accused Intel of breaking antitrust law following an investigation that started in February 2006. Intel faced a potential penalty of up to 3% of its annual sales if found guilty.
October 2007: Intel settles lawsuit with Transmeta
In October 2007, Intel settled a patent infringement lawsuit with Transmeta, agreeing to pay US$150 million initially and US$20 million annually for five years, as well as granting Intel a perpetual non-exclusive license to Transmeta's technologies.
2007: Andy Bryant becomes Chief Administrative Officer
In 2007, Andy Bryant held the post of Chief Administrative Officer.
2007: Dell Relies Heavily on Intel Rebates
In the first quarter of FY 2007, exclusivity payments from Intel peaked at 76% of Dell's operating income, highlighting Dell's heavy reliance on these rebates for financial performance.
2007: Inclusion in Fortune 500 List
Since 2007, Intel has been included in the Fortune 500 list, which ranks the largest United States corporations by revenue.
2007: Property Tax Evasion Period Begins
The period of Intel's alleged property tax evasion, according to Indian officials, began in 2007 and continued until 2008.
January 2008: New York starts investigation of Intel
In January 2008, the state of New York initiated an investigation into Intel to determine whether the company violated antitrust laws through its pricing and sales practices of microprocessors.
June 2008: EU Files New Charges Against Intel
In June 2008, the European Union (EU) filed new charges against Intel, adding to the ongoing investigation into anti-competitive practices.
June 2008: Fair Trade Commission orders Intel to pay fine for antitrust violation
In June 2008, the South Korean Fair Trade Commission ordered Intel to pay a fine of US$25.5 million for leveraging its market dominance to incentivize major Korean PC manufacturers to avoid buying products from AMD.
June 2008: U.S. Federal Trade Commission begins antitrust investigation of Intel
In June 2008, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also launched an antitrust investigation into Intel, focusing on its pricing and sales of microprocessors.
November 2008: Release of 1st-Generation Core Processors
In November 2008, Intel released the 1st-generation Core processors based on the Nehalem microarchitecture and introduced a new naming scheme: Core i3, i5, and i7.
2008: Start of Mainstream SSD Shipping
In 2008, Intel began shipping mainstream solid-state drives (SSDs) with up to 160 GB storage capacities.
2008: Introduction of Penryn Microarchitecture
In 2008, Intel introduced the Penryn microarchitecture, fabricated using the 45 nm process node. Later that year, Intel released a processor with the Nehalem architecture to positive reception.
2008: Shift to Online Marketing for Intel Inside Campaign
In 2008, Intel shifted the focus of its Intel Inside campaign towards online marketing, mandating that at least 35% of co-op program funds be allocated for online initiatives.
2008: Spin-off of SpectraWatt
In 2008, Intel spun off key assets of a solar startup business effort to form an independent company, SpectraWatt Incorporated.
2008: Court date set in AMD lawsuit
In 2008, a court date was finally set in the ongoing legal battle between Intel and AMD, following Intel's initial response to AMD's lawsuit.
2008: Property Tax Evasion Period Ends
The period of Intel's alleged property tax evasion, according to Indian officials, ended in 2008, leading to a dispute in 2016.
April 23, 2009: Intel handed the Moblin project over to the Linux Foundation
On April 23, 2009, Intel handed the Moblin project over to the Linux Foundation.
May 2009: Jane Shaw succeeds Craig Barrett as chairman
In May 2009, Craig Barrett stepped down as chairman of the board at Intel and was succeeded by Jane Shaw.
May 2009: EU Fines Intel for Anti-Competitive Practices
In May 2009, the European Union (EU) found that Intel had engaged in anti-competitive practices, fining the company €1.06 billion (US$1.44 billion), a record amount, for paying companies to exclusively use Intel chips.
November 4, 2009: New York attorney general files antitrust lawsuit against Intel
On November 4, 2009, the attorney general of New York filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corporation, alleging "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 its antitrust lawsuit against Intel in exchange for $1.25 billion, resolving the legal dispute between the two chip makers.
November 2009: New York Attorney General Sues Intel
In November 2009, following a two-year investigation, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued Intel for bribery and coercion, alleging that the company bribed computer makers to favor Intel chips and threatened to withdraw payments if they worked too closely with competitors.
December 2009: FTC announces administrative proceeding against Intel
In December 2009, the FTC declared its intention to start an administrative proceeding against Intel, scheduled for September 2010, related to antitrust concerns.
2009: Adoption of Good-Better-Best Strategy
By 2009, Intel was using a good–better–best strategy with Celeron, Pentium, and the Intel Core family to market their products.
2009: Economic impact analysis of Intel's contribution to Oregon
In 2009, ECONorthwest conducted an economic impact analysis and the report found that 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: Intel commits to conflict-free resources
In 2009, Intel announced plans to remove conflict resources, particularly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from its supply chain.
2009: Naming Strategy for Mainstream Processors
Since late 2009, Intel's mainstream processors have been named Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 based on performance, with vPro products carrying the Intel Core i7 vPro or Intel Core i5 vPro name.
July 22, 2010: Dell settles with SEC over Intel Rebates
On July 22, 2010, Dell settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for $100 million in penalties due to charges that Dell did not accurately disclose accounting information to investors regarding rebates received from Intel in exchange for exclusivity, from 2002 to 2006.
August 2010: Intel to Acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business
In August 2010, Intel and Infineon Technologies announced that Intel would acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions business.
September 2010: FTC administrative proceeding against Intel initiated
In September 2010, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated an administrative proceeding against Intel to investigate potential antitrust violations.
2010: Introduction of Westmere Microarchitecture
In 2010, Intel introduced the Westmere microarchitecture, a die shrink to 32 nm that included Intel HD Graphics.
2010: Financial Allocation for Advertising
Intel's 2010 annual financial report showed $1.8 billion, or 6% of the gross margin and nearly 16% of total net income, was allocated to advertising, including the Intel Inside campaign.
2010: Centrino Branding Limited to WiMAX and Wi-Fi Technologies
Since 2010, the "Centrino" brand is exclusively used for Intel's WiMAX and Wi-Fi technologies.
February 2011: Construction of New Manufacturing Facility
In February 2011, Intel began building a new microprocessor manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona.
March 2011: Intel bought assets of SySDSoft
In March 2011, Intel bought most of the assets of Cairo-based SySDSoft.
April 2011: Pilot Project with ZTE Corporation
In April 2011, Intel began 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 Incorporated
In July 2011, Intel announced that it had agreed to acquire Fulcrum Microsystems Incorporated.
October 2011: Intel Reached deal to Acquire Telmap
In October 2011, Intel reached a deal to acquire Telmap, an Israeli-based navigation software company.
October 2011: Sale of Core i7-2700K "Sandy Bridge" Chip
In October 2011, Intel started selling its Core i7-2700K "Sandy Bridge" chip to customers worldwide.
December 2011: Reorganization into Mobile and Communications Group
In December 2011, Intel announced that it reorganized several of its business units into a new mobile and communications group that would be responsible for the company's smartphone, tablet, and wireless efforts.
2011: Intel experiences decrease in PC microprocessor market share
According to IDC, in the second quarter of 2011, Intel's market share in both the overall worldwide PC microprocessor market (73.3%) and the mobile PC microprocessor (80.4%) decreased by 1.5% and 1.9% respectively compared to the first quarter of 2011.
2011: Taiwan ODMs showed prototype ultrabooks
At the Intel Developers Forum in 2011, four Taiwan ODMs showed prototype ultrabooks that used Intel's Ivy Bridge chips.
2011: Intel Capital announced new fund for next-generation notebooks
In 2011, Intel Capital announced a new fund to support startups working on technologies in line with the company's concept for next-generation notebooks. The company is setting aside a $300 million fund to be spent over the next three to four years in areas related to ultrabooks.
2011: Release of 2nd-Generation Core Processors
In 2011, Intel released the Sandy Bridge-based 2nd-generation Core processor family, which featured an 11% performance increase over Nehalem.
2011: Intel's Partnership with Google
In 2011, Intel's partnership with Google was announced at the Intel Developers Forum (IDF) in San Francisco, California.
2011: SpectraWatt Files for Bankruptcy
In 2011, SpectraWatt, a company spun off from Intel in 2008, filed for bankruptcy.
2011: Israeli government offers Intel $290 million to expand
In 2011, the Israeli government offered Intel $290 million to expand in the country, with the condition that Intel employ more workers in Kiryat Gat and in the north.
2011: Rumors of Apple Switching from Intel
Rumors of Apple switching from Intel processors to their own designs began circulating as early as 2011.
January 2012: Android Support for Intel Atom Microprocessor
In January 2012, Google announced Android 2.3, supporting Intel's Atom microprocessor.
May 2012: Andy Bryant succeeds Jane Shaw as executive chairman
In May 2012, Intel vice chairman Andy Bryant, who had held the posts of CFO (1994) and Chief Administrative Officer (2007) at Intel, succeeded Jane Shaw as executive chairman.
July 2012: Intel agreed to buy shares of ASML Holding NV
In July 2012, Intel agreed to buy 10% of the shares of ASML Holding NV for $2.1 billion and another $1 billion for 5% of the shares that need shareholder approval to fund relevant research and development efforts.
November 2012: Paul Otellini announces his resignation
In November 2012, Paul Otellini, then president and CEO of Intel, announced that he would step down in May 2013.
2012: Introduction of 3rd-Generation Core Processors
At the 2012 Intel Developer Forum, Intel introduced the Ivy Bridge-based 3rd-generation Core processors, featuring a die shrink to 22 nm and support for both DDR3 memory and DDR3L chips.
2012: Plans to Introduce Medfield Processor
In 2012, Intel planned to introduce Medfield – a processor for tablets and smartphones – to the market, as an effort to compete with Arm.
2012: First Time Intel's Headcount in Israel fell below 9,000 since 2012
In March 2025, Intel's headcount in Israel fell below 9,000 for the first time since 2012.
2012: Intel Rated Best in Conflict Minerals Progress
In its 2012 rankings, 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 as Intel's sixth CEO
On May 2, 2013, Brian Krzanich was elected as Intel's sixth CEO.
May 2013: Intel's Board of Directors
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, and David Yoffie and Creative director will.i.am.
May 2013: Paul Otellini steps down as CEO
In May 2013, Paul Otellini stepped down as Intel CEO. Under Otellini, Intel's revenue increased by 55.8%, while net income increased by 46.7%.
May 16, 2013: Brian Krzanich becomes Intel CEO; Renée James becomes President
On May 16, 2013, Brian Krzanich officially became Intel's sixth CEO, and Renée James was selected as the company's president.
July 2013: Companies Using Intel's Fabs
As of July 2013, five companies were using Intel's fabs via the Intel Custom Foundry division: Achronix, Tabula, Netronome, Microsemi, and Panasonic.
July 2013: Intel confirmed acquisition of Omek Interactive
In July 2013, Intel confirmed the acquisition of Omek Interactive, an Israeli company that makes technology for gesture-based interfaces.
September 2013: Intel acquired Indisys
In September 2013, Intel announced the acquisition of a Spanish natural language recognition startup, Indisys.
October 2013: Launch of Alliance for Affordable Internet
In October 2013, the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) was launched, with Intel as part of the coalition. The A4AI sought to make Internet access more affordable in the developing world.
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 ChromeOS, moving away from an exclusive focus on Microsoft platforms.
2013: Intel sponsors FC Barcelona
In 2013, Intel became a sponsor of FC Barcelona, marking the company's involvement in sports team sponsorships.
2013: Completion of Manufacturing Facility
In 2013, Intel completed its new microprocessor manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona, named Fab 42.
2013: Foundry Agreement with Altera
In 2013, Intel reached a foundry agreement to produce chips for Altera using a 14 nm process.
January 2014: Intel announces job cuts
In January 2014, it was reported that Intel would cut approximately 5,000 jobs from its workforce of 107,000, following a report of earnings that missed analyst targets.
March 2014: Intel to expand activities in Israel
In March 2014, Intel announced a $6 billion plan to expand its activities in Israel, investing in existing and new plants until 2030. As of March 2014, Intel employed 10,000 workers 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 European Commission's 2009 fine for anti-competitive practices.
November 2014: Intel Designs "Little Bear Blue" Paddington Bear Statue
In November 2014, Intel designed a Paddington Bear statue called "Little Bear Blue", one of fifty statues located around London. It was placed outside Framestore, a visual-effects company which used Intel technology for films, including Paddington. The statues were later auctioned to raise funds for the NSPCC.
November 2014: Plans to Use Optical Fibers
In November 2014, Intel stated that it was planning to use optical fibers to improve networking within supercomputers.
December 2014: Intel bought PasswordBox
In December 2014, Intel bought PasswordBox.
2014: Wireless Firmware Issue Lingers
As of late 2014, the binary firmware issue associated with Intel's wireless products, which drew significant negative attention since 2005, had still not been resolved with a license compatible with free software principles.
2014: Phase Out of the Original Intel Jingle
By 2014, the original 1994 version of the Intel jingle was finally phased out.
2014: Intel announces conflict-free microprocessors
During a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2014, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced that the company's microprocessors would henceforth be conflict-free.
2014: Announcement of Intel Clear Font
In 2014, Intel announced Intel Clear, a global font family designed by Red Peek Branding and Dalton Maag, to be used across all communications, initially in Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts.
2014: Intel urges industry to shun conflict minerals
In 2014, Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich urged the rest of the industry to follow Intel's lead by also shunning conflict minerals.
2014: Employee Dismissals
In 2014, Intel dismissed thousands of employees in response to "evolving market trends".
2014: Antitrust lawsuit and class-action suit settled
In 2014, Intel settled an antitrust lawsuit and a class-action suit related to cold calling employees of other companies.
2014: Intel Inside Branding Changed to Reflect Intel Clear Font
In 2014, Intel updated the Intel Inside branding to incorporate the new Intel Clear font.
2014: Typeface Changed to Intel Clear
In 2014, the typeface used in the Intel logo and branding was updated to Intel Clear, which was created by Red Peak Branding and Dalton Maag.
January 2015: Intel announces investment to enhance diversity
In January 2015, Intel announced an investment of $300 million over five years to enhance gender and racial diversity within the company and the broader technology industry.
January 2015: Intel Purchased a stake in Vuzix
In January 2015, Intel purchased a 30% stake in Vuzix, a smart glasses manufacturer.
February 2015: Intel to Purchase German network chipmaker Lantiq
In February 2015, Intel announced its agreement to purchase German network chipmaker Lantiq, to aid in its expansion of 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, in its largest acquisition to date.
October 2015: Intel bought Saffron Technology
In October 2015, Intel bought cognitive computing company Saffron Technology for an undisclosed price.
November 19, 2015: Intel founds OpenFog Consortium
On November 19, 2015, Intel, along with Arm, Dell, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and Princeton University, established the OpenFog Consortium to advance fog computing. Jeff Fedders, Intel's Chief Strategist for the IoT Strategy and Technology Office, became the consortium's first president.
2015: Cadence Design Systems Unlawfully Exported Chips to China
Between 2015 and 2021, Cadence Design Systems unlawfully exported chips to China under the leadership of Lip-Bu Tan, leading to criticism and a guilty plea.
February 2016: Intel releases Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report
In February 2016, Intel released its Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report, which reported the male-female mix of US employees as 75.2% men and 24.8% women. For US employees in technical roles, the mix was reported as 79.8% male and 20.1% female.
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: Indian officials threaten to dump garbage on Intel's campus
In August 2016, Indian officials of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) threatened to dump garbage trucks on Intel's campus for evading payment of property taxes between 2007 and 2008, amounting to ₹340 million (US$4.0 million).
August 2016: Intel Purchased deep-learning startup Nervana Systems
In August 2016, Intel purchased deep-learning startup Nervana Systems for over $400 million.
September 2016: Intel sells stake in computer-security unit McAfee
In September 2016, Intel sold a majority stake in its computer-security unit to TPG Capital, reversing the five-year-old McAfee acquisition.
December 2016: Intel acquired computer vision startup Movidius
In December 2016, Intel acquired computer vision startup Movidius for an undisclosed price.
December 2016: Maxine Fesberg announces her resignation
In December 2016, Maxine Fesberg announced her resignation as CEO of Intel Israel.
2016: Intel job cuts due to declining PC sales
In 2016, Intel cut 12,000 jobs due to declining PC sales.
2016: Deprecation of Tick-Tock Model
In 2016, Intel deprecated its tick-tock model of development with the release of the 7th-generation Core family based on Kaby Lake, and introduced the process–architecture–optimization model.
2016: Intel aims for conflict-free supply chain
In 2016, Intel stated its expectation that its entire supply chain would be conflict-free by the end of the year, continuing its efforts to source materials responsibly.
2016: Planned Introduction of 10 nm Products
Intel originally planned to introduce 10 nm products in 2016 but faced manufacturing issues.
March 2017: Intel Announces Agreement to Acquire Mobileye
In March 2017, Intel announced it had agreed to purchase Mobileye, an Israeli developer of "autonomous driving" systems for US$15.3 billion.
June 2017: Intel Corporation announced investment for R&D Centre in Bangalore, India
In June 2017, Intel Corporation announced an investment of over ₹1,100 crore (US$130 million) for its upcoming Research and Development centre in Bangalore, India.
2017: Announcement of Itanium Discontinuation
In 2017, Intel announced that the Itanium 9700 series (Kittson) would be the last Itanium chips produced.
2017: Intel sponsors the Olympic Games
In 2017, Intel became a sponsor of the Olympic Games, with the sponsorship planned to last from the 2018 Winter Olympics to the 2024 Summer Olympics.
2017: Delay of 10 nm Products Mass Production
In 2017, Intel delayed the mass production of their 10 nm products.
2017: Introduction of Optane SSDs
In 2017, Intel introduced SSDs based on 3D XPoint technology under the Optane brand name.
2017: Creation of Intel Brand Book
In 2017, Red Peak Branding produced the Intel Brand Book as part of Intel's brand identity campaign, celebrating the company's achievements and setting a new standard for the brand's visual and auditory elements.
2017: Copyright Claim Registration for Intel Spiral
In 2017, the United States Copyright Office registered a copyright claim to the 1994 sound recording of the "Intel Spiral" due to its "creative production authorship," while refusing registration for the underlying musical composition due to a lack of originality.
January 2018: Reports of Meltdown and Spectre Security Flaws
In early January 2018, it was reported that all Intel processors made since 1995 (besides Intel Itanium and pre-2013 Intel Atom) had been subject to two security flaws dubbed Meltdown and Spectre.
January 2018: Transient execution CPU vulnerabilities identified
Since January 2018, many different cache-attack vulnerabilities such as Spectre have been identified in microprocessors, known as transient execution CPU vulnerabilities, in which instructions are executed temporarily without committing their results, leading to potential data leaks.
January 2018: Discovery of Transient Execution CPU Vulnerabilities
Since January 2018, many different cache-attack vulnerabilities, such as Spectre, have been identified in CPUs.
June 21, 2018: Brian Krzanich resigns as CEO
On June 21, 2018, Brian Krzanich resigned as Intel CEO following the disclosure of a relationship with an employee. Bob Swan was appointed as interim CEO.
2018: Release of Cannon Lake in Small Quantities
In 2018, Cannon Lake, the first microarchitecture under the 10 nm node (marketed as 8th-generation Core), was released in small quantities.
2018: Further Delay of 10 nm Products and Cannon Lake Release
In 2018, Intel further delayed mass production of 10 nm products. Cannon Lake, marketed as 8th-generation Core, was released in small quantities.
2018: Samsung Electronics surpasses Intel as biggest semiconductor chip maker
In 2018, Samsung Electronics surpassed Intel as the biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue, but Intel returned to its former position the year after.
2018: Intel sponsors the Winter Olympics
Starting in 2018, Intel's sponsorship of the Olympic Games began with the Winter Olympics, as part of a broader sponsorship deal lasting until the 2024 Summer Olympics.
2018: Closure of Foundry Business
The foundry business was closed in 2018 due to Intel's issues with its manufacturing.
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 Intel CEO
On January 31, 2019, Bob Swan transitioned from CFO and interim CEO to become 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: Intel faces market share decrease and product delays
As of 2019, Intel's market share decreased significantly in the enthusiast market, and they faced delays for their 10 nm products due to an overly aggressive strategy.
2019: Intel releases Agilex FPGAs
In 2019, Intel launched Agilex FPGAs, targeting data centers, 5G applications, and other uses.
2019: Release of 10th-Generation Core Processors
In 2019, Intel released the 10th-generation of Core processors, with codenames "Amber Lake", "Comet Lake", and "Ice Lake".
January 2020: Intel employs 12,000 people in Arizona
As of January 2020, Intel employed 12,000 people in Arizona.
June 22, 2020: Apple Announces Transition to ARM-Based Processors
On June 22, 2020, Apple announced 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.
September 2, 2020: Introduction of the Third Intel Logo
On September 2, 2020, Intel introduced its third logo, created by Andrew Mirikian Design using the Intel One custom font, designed to be traditional, reliable, and refined.
September 2020: Launch of 11th-Generation Core Mobile Processors
In September 2020, Intel launched 11th-generation Core mobile processors, codenamed Tiger Lake, based on the Willow Cove microarchitecture.
November 2020: Apple Unveils M1 Processor
By November 2020, Apple unveiled the M1, its custom-designed processor for the Mac.
2020: Apple Transition to Apple Silicon
In 2020, Apple began to transition away from the x86 architecture and Intel processors to their own Apple silicon for their Macintosh computers.
2020: Skylake Microarchitecture still in use with Optimizations
In 2020, Intel continued to use the Skylake microarchitecture, with optimizations, due to struggles with shrinking the process node from 14 nm to 10 nm.
2020: Introduction of Intel One Typeface
In 2020, Intel introduced a new typeface, Intel One, as part of its new visual identity, replacing Intel Clear as the primary font but still used alongside Intel Clear, and replacing Neo Sans Intel in the logo.
2020: Another Jingle Remake Debuted with New Visual Identity
In 2020, Intel's jingle was remade again to debut with the company's new visual identity. The company has made use of numerous variants since its rebranding, while also retaining the mainstream 2006 version.
2020: Intel Dominated Server CPU Market
While Intel remains the dominant player, it has seen its market share slip from over 90% in 2020.
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. Gelsinger, a former Intel CTO, had previously led VMWare.
March 2021: Intel removes mandatory retirement age
In March 2021, Intel eliminated the mandatory retirement age for its corporate officers.
March 2021: Prior to March 2021, Intel had a mandatory retirement policy for its CEOs
Prior to March 2021, Intel had a mandatory retirement policy for its CEOs when they reached age 65.
March 23, 2021: Pat Gelsinger Lays Out New Plans - IDM 2.0 Strategy
On March 23, 2021, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger outlined a new strategy called IDM 2.0, including investments in manufacturing facilities, use of internal and external foundries, and a new foundry business called Intel Foundry Services (IFS). He also confirmed the 7 nm process was on track with products like Ponte Vecchio and Meteor Lake.
March 30, 2021: Release of 11th-Generation Core Desktop Processors
On March 30, 2021, Intel released 11th-generation Core desktop processors (codenamed "Rocket Lake"), based on the Cypress Cove microarchitecture.
November 2021: Intel recruited employees from Centaur Technology
In November 2021, Intel recruited some of the employees of the Centaur Technology division from VIA Technologies, a deal worth $125 million.
December 2021: Intel to invest $7.1 billion to build chip-packaging factory in Malaysia
In December 2021, Intel said it will invest $7.1 billion to build a new chip-packaging and testing factory in Malaysia.
2021: Cadence Design Systems Unlawfully Exported Chips to China
Between 2015 and 2021, Cadence Design Systems unlawfully exported chips to China under the leadership of Lip-Bu Tan, leading to criticism and a guilty plea.
2021: Release of more optimizations on the Skylake microarchitecture
From 2016 until 2021, Intel released more optimizations on the Skylake microarchitecture with Kaby Lake R, Amber Lake, Whiskey Lake, Coffee Lake, Coffee Lake R, and Comet Lake.
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 a remaining transaction worth $2 billion expected in 2025. Intel also discontinued its consumer Optane products in 2021.
2021: Release of 12th-Generation Intel Core Processors
In late 2021, Intel released 12th-generation Intel Core processors (codenamed "Alder Lake"), unifying desktop and mobile products under a single process node with a hybrid architecture.
2021: Start of Pat Gelsinger's Tenure and Stock Decline
Since Pat Gelsinger's appointment in 2021, Intel faced a $16.6 billion loss and a 60% drop in share prices.
January 2022: Selection of New Albany, Ohio for Manufacturing Facility
In January 2022, Intel selected New Albany, Ohio, as the site for a major new manufacturing facility costing at least $20 billion, with chip production expected by 2025.
February 2022: Intel agreed to acquire Tower Semiconductor
In February 2022, Intel agreed to acquire Israeli chip manufacturer Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion.
March 2022: Intel stops supplying the Russian market
In March 2022, Intel ceased supplying the Russian market due to international sanctions imposed during the Russo-Ukrainian War.
May 2022: Intel acquired Siru Innovations
In May 2022, Intel announced it had acquired Finnish graphics technology firm Siru innovations.
May 2022: Ericsson and Intel launched tech hub in California
In May 2022, it was announced that Ericsson and Intel had pooled to launch a tech hub in California to focus on the research and development of cloud RAN technology.
July 2022: Discontinuation of Optane Business
In July 2022, Intel disclosed its plan to cease future product development within its Optane business, discontinuing the development of 3D XPoint technology 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 factory expansions in Chandler. Intel funds 51% and Brookfield owns a 49% stake, splitting the revenue.
2022: Discontinuation of Pentium and Celeron Naming
In 2022, Intel announced that they were dropping the Pentium and Celeron naming schemes for their entry-level desktop and laptop processors.
2022: €1.06 Billion Fine Dropped
In 2022, the €1.06 billion fine initially imposed on Intel by the EU was dropped.
January 31, 2023: Pay Cuts and Benefit Reductions
On January 31, 2023, Intel announced pay cuts affecting employees above midlevel (ranging from 5% upwards), suspended bonuses, merit pay increases, and reduced retirement plan matching as part of $3 billion in cost reductions.
September 2023: Fine Re-Imposed
In September 2023, the fine was successively re-imposed as a €376.36 million fine.
October 2023: Intel Announces Plans to Spin Off PSG
In October 2023, Intel announced its plan to spin off the Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) into a separate company at the start of 2024, retaining majority ownership with plans to seek an IPO within three years.
October 2023: Confirmation as First Commercial User of High-NA EUV Lithography Tools
In October 2023, Intel confirmed it would be the first commercial user of high-NA extreme ultraviolet lithography tools, aiming to regain process leadership from TSMC.
December 2023: Intel's Largest Shareholders
As of December 2023, Intel's ten largest shareholders were tracked.
December 2023: Unveiling of Gaudi3 AI Chip
In December 2023, Intel unveiled Gaudi3, an artificial intelligence (AI) chip for generative AI software which launched in 2024 and competes with rival chips from Nvidia and AMD.
2023: Intel holds 68.4% market share in the x86 market
As of 2023, Intel has a 68.4% market share in the x86 market.
2023: Dell, Lenovo, and HP Inc. account for significant portion of Intel's total revenues
In 2023, Dell accounted for about 19% of Intel's total revenues, Lenovo accounted for 11%, and HP Inc. accounted for 10%.
2023: Intel to drop the 'i' in processor markings.
In 2023, Intel announced it would be dropping the 'i' in their future processor markings. For example, products such as Core i7, would be called Core 7. Ultra would be added to the endings of processors that were in the higher end, such as Core Ultra 7.
2023: "Intel Processor" Branding to Replace Pentium and Celeron
Starting in 2023, Intel will replace the Pentium and Celeron naming schemes with the "Intel Processor" branding.
2023: Planned Start of Construction of Magdeburg Mega Factories
The start of the construction of two new chip mega factories in Magdeburg, Germany was initially planned for 2023.
February 2024: Crashing issues reported with 13th and 14th gen Intel CPUs
In February 2024, reports surfaced indicating that users of K-versions of the 13th- and 14th-generation Core i7 and i9 desktop CPUs were experiencing crashing issues in specific workload scenarios, including video games utilizing DirectX 12 and HandBrake.
April 13, 2024: Nvidia acknowledges Intel CPU instability
On April 13, 2024, Nvidia released a driver update acknowledging that the instability issues were associated with Intel's 13th- and 14th-generation CPUs and advised users to contact Intel support.
April 2024: Intel Sells Majority Stake in Altera
In April 2024, Intel reached a definitive agreement to sell 51% of Altera to Silver Lake. With this sale and Silver Lake now owning a majority stake, Intel also announced the cancellation of the potential IPO being conducted for Altera.
May 2024: U.S. Department of Defense is a large customer for Intel
As of May 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense is another large customer for Intel.
June 4, 2024: Announcement of Xeon 6 Processor for Data Centers
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: Intel halts development of Kiryat Gat factory
In June 2024, Intel announced that it was stopping development on a Kiryat Gat-based factory in Israel.
August 2024: Announcement of 15,000 Job Cuts
In August 2024, Intel announced that it would cut 15,000 jobs to save $10 billion in 2025, after posting $1.6 billion in losses for Q2. The company planned to offer early retirement and voluntary departure options.
September 2024: Intel reportedly qualifies for up to $3.5 billion in federal grants
In September 2024, it was reported that Intel qualified for as much as $3.5 billion in federal grants to produce semiconductors for the Defense Department.
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.
November 1, 2024: Announcement of Intel Dropping Out of Dow Jones
On November 1, 2024, it was announced that Intel would drop out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on November 8 prior to the stock market open, with Nvidia taking its place.
November 2024: Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Intel over Raptor Lake CPUs
In November 2024, a group of Intel customers filed a class-action lawsuit against Intel, alleging that the company was aware of instability issues affecting 13th- and 14th-generation Raptor Lake CPUs but failed to disclose them to customers.
December 1, 2024: Pat Gelsinger retires from Intel CEO position
On December 1, 2024, Pat Gelsinger retired as Intel CEO and stepped down from the company's board of directors. David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus were named interim co-CEOs.
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 declined in stock value during his tenure. David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus were appointed as interim co-CEOs while searching for a permanent successor.
2024: Spin-off of Programmable Solutions Group
At the start of 2024, Intel plans to spin off the Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) into a separate company.
2024: AMD Made Significant Advances in the Server CPU Market
In 2024 and 2025, AMD made significant advances in the server CPU market, narrowing the gap with Intel.
2024: Intel Sponsorships with Riot Games and JD Gaming
In 2024, Intel maintained sponsorships with Riot Games at US$5 million annually, and with JD Gaming for US$3.3 million, demonstrating ongoing investment in esports.
2024: Intel ranks as the world's third-largest semiconductor chip manufacturer
In 2024, Intel was the world's third-largest semiconductor chip manufacturer by revenue.
2024: Intel's Semiconductor Chip Ranking
In 2024, Intel was the world's third-largest semiconductor chip manufacturer by revenue.
2024: Intel to spin off PSG
In 2024, Intel will spin off its Programmable Solutions Group into a separate company while still maintaining majority ownership.
2024: Postponement of Magdeburg Mega Factories Construction Start
The start of the construction of two new chip mega factories in Magdeburg, Germany was 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 four months of interim co-CEOs, initiating a restructuring aimed at focusing on core businesses.
March 18, 2025: Lip-Bu Tan named as formal replacement for Pat Gelsinger as CEO
On March 18, 2025, it was announced that American Lip-Bu Tan would formally replace Pat Gelsinger as Intel's CEO starting March 18, 2025.
April 2025: New Marketing Campaign Announced: "That's the power of Intel Inside"
In April 2025, Intel's 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.
July 2025: Confirmation of 24,000 Employee Layoffs
In July 2025, Intel confirmed that it would let go of nearly 24,000 employees—about 15% of its workforce—by the end of 2025 as part of a wider restructuring plan. Intel also announced plans to scrap tens of billions of dollars of planned investments in new chip facilities in Europe.
August 7, 2025: President Trump Calls for Tan's Removal
On August 7, 2025, President Trump called for Tan's removal as CEO due to his China connections during his time as CEO of Cadence Design Systems, leading to a drop in Intel shares.
August 11, 2025: Tan Meets with President Trump
On August 11, 2025, Intel CEO Tan met with President Trump, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent at the White House. President Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that "the meeting was interesting" and Tan's "success and rise is an amazing story".
August 2025: Intel agrees to give U.S. government equity stake for CHIPS Act funding
In August 2025, Intel announced an agreement to provide the U.S. government with a 9.9% equity stake in exchange for CHIPS Act funding previously allocated during the Biden administration. The federal government will not have controlling interest.
August 2025: U.S. Government Purchased 9.9% stake in Intel
In August 2025, the United States government purchased 433.3 million Intel shares at $20.47 per share, equivalent to a 9.9% stake. The investment was structured as a passive ownership with no board representation or governance rights, and included a five-year warrant to purchase up to an additional 5% stake if Intel's ownership of its foundry business falls below 51%.
September 2025: Intel sells majority stake of PSG to Silver Lake
In September 2025, Intel sold the majority stake of its Programmable Solutions Group to Silver Lake, keeping a 49% passive stake.
September 2025: $5 Billion Investment by Nvidia
In September 2025, Nvidia invested $5 billion in Intel as part of a partnership to jointly develop data-center and personal-computing CPUs, allowing Nvidia to offer its powerful servers—the GB300 based on Blackwell GPUs—to customers using Intel's X86 architecture.
October 2025: Commencement of Talks to Add AMD as Foundry Customer
In October 2025, Intel commenced talks to add rival AMD to its foundry customers.
2025: Intel Retained Majority Share of Server CPU Market
As of the third quarter of 2025, Intel retained a majority share of the server CPU market at 63.3%, with AMD at 36.5%.
2025: Positive Outlook in Last Quarter
Despite this boost resulting in a positive outlook in the last quarter of 2025, Intel shares dove more than 10% on 22 January 2026.
2025: Expected completion of transaction between SK Hynix and Intel
In 2025, the remaining transaction worth $2 billion, for the acquisition of most of Intel's NAND memory business by SK Hynix, is expected to be completed.
2025: Target Year for $10 Billion Savings
Intel aimed to save $10 billion in 2025 through job cuts.
2025: Expected Chip Production in New Albany Facility
Intel expected the facility in New Albany, Ohio, to begin producing chips by 2025.
January 2026: Intel Shares Plummeted More Than 10%
Despite the positive outlook for the last quarter of 2025, Intel shares dove more than 10% on 22 January 2026.
2027: Scheduled Production Start in Magdeburg Mega Factories
The production start in two new chip mega factories in Magdeburg, Germany was scheduled for 2027.
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