Full History Of Intel In Timeline From 1968

July 18, 1968: Intel Founded

On July 18, 1968, Intel was founded by semiconductor pioneers Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce, along with investor Arthur Rock.

1968: Robert Noyce was Intel's CEO at its founding

In 1968, Robert Noyce was Intel's CEO at its founding.

April 1969: Introduction of First Intel Logo

In April 1969, Intel introduced its first logo, featuring the company's name in lowercase letters with the 'e' dropped below the other letters.

1969: First Products Released

In 1969, Intel released its first products, including 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: Intel introduces the Intel 4004 microprocessor

On November 15, 1971, Intel introduced the Intel 4004 to the mass market. Originally developed for Busicom to replace ASICs in a calculator, this was Intel's first microprocessor.

1971: Intel 4004 Created

In 1971, Intel created the first commercially available microprocessor, the Intel 4004, representing a notable advance in integrated circuitry technology.

1971: 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.

1972: First international manufacturing facility

In 1972, Intel opened its first international manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

1973: Intel Creates Microcomputer

In 1973, Intel created one of the first microcomputers.

1974: Israeli branch founded

Intel has been operating in the State of Israel since Dov Frohman founded the Israeli branch of the company in 1974 in a small office in Haifa.

1975: Gordon Moore became Intel's CEO

In 1975, Gordon Moore became Intel's CEO, succeeding Robert Noyce.

1975: Gordon Moore CEO

In 1975, Gordon Moore became the CEO of Intel.

1976: Cross-licensing agreement with AMD

In 1976, Intel and AMD established a full cross-licensing agreement, enabling both companies to use each other's patented technological innovations without charge after a certain time.

1979: Andy Grove becomes Intel's 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, adopting an "n + 1" rule of thumb.

1981: Memory chips dominate business until 1981

Until 1981, Intel's business was primarily focused on static (SRAM) and dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips.

1983: Reduced profitability of DRAM market

By 1983, increased competition from Japanese semiconductor manufacturers had dramatically reduced the profitability of the DRAM market for Intel.

1984: Founding of Intel Scientific Computers division

In 1984, Intel's Scientific Computers division was founded by Justin Rattner to design and produce parallel computers.

1984: Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984

In 1984, the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984, a law sought by Intel and the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), was enacted to recognize intellectual property rights related to microprocessor topology.

1987: Andy Grove added the CEO title

In 1987, Andy Grove added the CEO title when Moore became chairman.

1987: Andy Grove becomes CEO

In 1987, Gordon Moore handed over his position as CEO to Andy Grove.

1987: Intel among top ten semiconductor sellers

In 1987, Intel was among the world's top ten sellers of semiconductors, ranking 10th overall.

1989: Intel Seeks MicroAge's Support to Promote Intel Chips

In 1989, Intel's Dennis Carter visited MicroAge to request that they encourage their computer suppliers to favor Intel chips over cheaper alternatives due to increasing competition from companies like AMD and Zilog.

December 25, 1990: Intel Japan Kicks Off Campaign with EKI-KON

On December 25, 1990, Intel Japan launched its "Intel in it" campaign by hosting EKI-KON (Station Concert) at the Tokyo railway station dome.

1991: Antitrust lawsuit against Intel

Antitrust allegations against Intel had been simmering since the early 1990s and were the cause of one lawsuit against Intel in 1991.

1991: Intel Inside marketing campaign launched

In 1991, Intel launched its Intel Inside marketing campaign to associate brand loyalty with consumer selection.

1991: Intel launches "Intel Inside" marketing campaign

In 1991, Intel launched the "Intel Inside" marketing and branding campaign, establishing Intel, previously little-known outside the PC industry, as a household name through ingredient branding.

1991: "Intel Inside" Becomes Worldwide Branding Campaign

In 1991, the "Intel Inside" concept, initially "The Computer Inside" and incorporating the Japan idea, became a worldwide branding campaign led by Intel marketing manager Dennis Carter.

1992: Name change to Intel Supercomputing Systems Division

In 1992, Intel Scientific Computers division changed its name to the Intel Supercomputing Systems Division, and development of the iWarp architecture was also subsumed.

1992: Intel becomes the biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue

In 1992, Intel became the biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue.

1993: Bill Gaede attempts to sell Intel designs

In 1993, Bill Gaede attempted to sell the i486 and P5 Pentium designs to AMD and certain foreign powers.

1993: Age Discrimination Lawsuit Filed

In 1993, Intel was sued by nine former employees over allegations that they were laid off because they were over the age of 40.

June 1994: Intel discovers flaw in Pentium microprocessor

In June 1994, Intel engineers discovered a flaw in the floating-point math subsection of the P5 Pentium microprocessor. Intel corrected the error and issued a total recall and replaced the defective Pentium CPUs on customer request.

October 1994: Discovery of the FDIV bug

In October 1994, Thomas Nicely, a professor at Lynchburg College, independently discovered the FDIV bug. He posted his findings online after receiving no response from Intel. Word of the bug spread rapidly.

1994: Andy Bryant became CFO

In 1994, Andy Bryant held the post of CFO at Intel.

1994: "Intel Spiral" sound recording

In 1994, Intel created the "Intel Spiral" sound recording, but the musical composition, a perfect octave followed by a four-note arpeggio, was deemed below the threshold of originality for copyright registration.

1994: Introduction of the Five-Note Jingle

In 1994, Intel introduced the five-note jingle, which by its tenth anniversary was being heard in 130 countries worldwide.

1994: Intel sanctioned one of the earliest corporate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender employee groups

In 1994, Intel sanctioned one of the earliest corporate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender employee groups, and supports a Muslim employees group, a Jewish employees group, and a Bible-based Christian group.

1994: Creation of "Intel Spiral" Jingle

In 1994, the D♭–D♭–G♭–D♭–A♭ xylophone/marimba jingle, known as the "Intel Spiral" or "Intel Bong", used in Intel advertising was produced by Musikvergnuegen and written by Walter Werzowa to coincide with the launch of the Pentium.

1995: Ken Hamidi Fired

In 1995, Ken Hamidi was fired from Intel at the age of 47 and subsequently founded FACE Intel.

1995: Industrial espionage case involving Intel and AMD

In 1995, an industrial espionage case arose involving Intel and AMD. Bill Gaede, a former employee of both companies, was arrested for attempting to sell the i486 and P5 Pentium designs.

June 1996: Conviction of Bill Gaede

In June 1996, Bill Gaede was convicted and sentenced to 33 months in prison for industrial espionage involving Intel and AMD.

May 1997: Appearance of the Pentium II processor

The Pentium II processor appeared in May 1997 as part of Intel's strategy to develop processors with better performance in a short time.

1997: Suit by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)

In 1997, Intel faced a civil suit by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) due to their dominance in the x86 microprocessor market.

1998: Craig Barrett takes over as CEO

In 1998, Craig Barrett took over as CEO, succeeding Andy Grove, who became chairman.

February 1999: Appearance of the Pentium III processor

The Pentium III processor appeared in February 1999 as part of Intel's strategy to develop processors with better performance in a short time.

1999: FTC investigation into Intel's antitrust violations

In 1999, Intel faced an FTC investigation related to antitrust violations.

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 "Intel Spiral" Jingle for Pentium III

In 1999, the Intel jingle was modified to coincide with the launch of the Pentium III, although it overlapped with the 1994 version which was phased out in 2004.

1999: Second Remake of Jingle overlapped with the 1999 version

In 1999, the jingle overlapped with the 1999 version.

1999: Intel's Participation in Open Source Communities

Since 1999, Intel has been actively involved in open-source communities.

2000: Slowdown in demand for high-end microprocessors

After 2000, growth in demand for high-end microprocessors slowed, and competitors gained market share, reducing Intel's dominance.

2000: Microprocessor performance outpacing 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: Appearance of the Pentium 4 processor

The Pentium 4 processor appeared in the fall of 2000 as part of Intel's strategy to develop processors with better performance in a short time. This strategy proved ineffective, leading to rapid gains by competitors.

2002: Dell and Intel Rebate Agreement

In 2002, Dell initiated an agreement with Intel to receive rebates in exchange for not using chips manufactured by AMD.

2002: Intel received a 100% rating on numerous Corporate Equality Indices

Intel has received a 100% rating on numerous Corporate Equality Indices released by the Human Rights Campaign including the first one released in 2002.

2003: Accusations of VOC emissions in excess of pollution permit

In 2003, Intel was accused by some residents of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, of allowing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to be released in excess of their pollution permit.

2003: Intel rebates grew to 10% of Dell's operating income

In 2003, exclusivity payments from Intel to Dell grew to 10% of Dell's operating income.

2003: Anti-competitive practices allegations against Intel begin

In 2003, the European Commission alleged Intel engaged in anti-competitive practices, including preferential pricing, payments to delay or cancel AMD-based products, and below-cost chip provision.

2003: Email Restriction Overturned

In 2003, the court decision in Intel Corp. v. Hamidi overturned the previous ruling, allowing Hamidi to use Intel's email system.

2004: AMD brings claims against Intel related to unfair competition

In 2004, AMD brought further claims against Intel related to unfair competition.

2004: Neo Sans Intel Font Designed

In 2004, Sebastian Lester designed Neo Sans Intel, a customized version of Neo Sans based on the Neo Sans and Neo Tech fonts.

2004: Phasing out the 1994 "Intel Spiral" Jingle

In 2004, the 1994 version of the "Intel Spiral" jingle was phased out

2004: Second Remake of Jingle

In 2004, the jingle was remade a second time to coincide with the new logo change. Again, it overlapped with the 1999 version and was not mainstreamed until the launch of the Core processors in 2006, with the melody unchanged.

May 18, 2005: Paul Otellini becomes CEO

On May 18, 2005, Paul Otellini took over from Craig Barrett as Intel's CEO.

June 6, 2005: Apple to Use Intel Processors

On June 6, 2005, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that Apple would be using Intel's x86 processors for its Macintosh computers.

September 2005: Intel files response to AMD lawsuit

In September 2005, Intel responded to a lawsuit filed by AMD, disputing AMD's claims and defending its business practices as fair and lawful.

2005: Grove retired as chairman and as a member of the board of directors in 2005

Grove retired as chairman and as a member of the board of directors in 2005 at age 68.

2005: AMD brings claims against Intel related to unfair competition

In 2005, AMD brought further claims against Intel related to unfair competition.

2005: Criticism for Wireless Firmware Redistribution Rights

In 2005, after the release of wireless products like Intel Pro/Wireless 2100, Intel faced criticism for not granting free redistribution rights for the firmware required for the wireless devices to operate, sparking campaigns for open-source compatibility.

2005: Intel violated Japanese Antimonopoly Act

In 2005, the local Fair Trade Commission found that Intel violated the Japanese Antimonopoly Act. The commission ordered Intel to eliminate discounts that had discriminated against AMD.

January 3, 2006: Introduction of 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: Announcement of first Mac computers with Intel CPUs

On January 10, 2006, Apple announced the first Mac computers containing Intel CPUs.

January 2006: Intel Drops the Pentium Name

In mid-January 2006, Intel announced they were dropping the long running Pentium name from their processors. They phased out the Pentium names from mobile processors first, when the new Yonah chips, branded Core Solo and Core Duo, were released. The desktop processors changed when the Core 2 line of processors were released.

February 2006: Investigation of Intel's South Korean offices begins

In February 2006, South Korean officials initiated an investigation and raided Intel's South Korean offices, leading to accusations of antitrust law violations in September 2007.

June 27, 2006: Sale of Intel's 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 Releases Documented

In July 2006, during a sub-committee meeting of the New Mexico Environment Improvement Board, a resident claimed that Intel's own reports documented more than 1,580 pounds (720 kg) of VOCs were 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 and featured a 64-bit design, emphasizing power efficiency and lower clock speeds.

August 2006: Apple completes transition to Intel processors for consumer Macs

By early August 2006, Apple had its entire line of consumer Macs running on Intel processors.

October 2006: Transmeta files lawsuit against Intel

In October 2006, Transmeta initiated a lawsuit against Intel, alleging patent infringement concerning 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

In November 2006, Apple's Xserve server was updated to Intel Xeon processors.

2006: Dell adopts AMD as a secondary supplier

In 2006, Dell eventually adopted AMD as a secondary supplier, and Intel subsequently stopped their rebates.

2006: Expansion of open specification platforms promotion

In 2006, Intel broadened its promotion of open specification platforms beyond Centrino to encompass the Viiv media center PC and the business desktop Intel vPro.

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2006: Intel made use of numerous variants since its rebranding

In 2006, Intel has made use of numerous variants since its rebranding (while retaining the mainstream 2006 version).

2006: Intel Releases MIT-Licensed X.org Drivers

In 2006, Intel released MIT-licensed X.org drivers for its integrated graphic cards of the i965 family of chipsets.

2006: Introduction of Neo Sans Intel Font

In 2006, Neo Sans Intel was introduced alongside Intel's rebranding. Prior to this, Intel used Helvetica as its standard corporate marketing typeface.

2006: Mainstreaming Jingle

In 2006, with the melody unchanged, the jingle mainstreamed and coincided with the launch of the Core processors.

July 2007: European Commission accused Intel of anti-competitive practices

In July 2007, the European Commission accused Intel of anti-competitive practices, mostly against AMD, going back to 2003.

September 2007: South Korean regulators accused Intel of breaking antitrust law

In September 2007, South Korean regulators accused Intel of breaking antitrust law. The investigation began in February 2006.

October 2007: Settlement of Transmeta Lawsuit

In October 2007, Intel settled the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Transmeta, agreeing to an initial payment of US$150 million and subsequent annual payments of US$20 million for five years.

2007: Start of Property Tax Evasion Period

From 2007 until 2008, Intel was reportedly evading payment of property taxes to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

2007: Andy Bryant became Chief Administrative Officer

In 2007, Andy Bryant became Chief Administrative Officer at Intel.

2007: Intel rebates peaked at 76% of Dell's operating income

In the first quarter of 2007, Intel rebates peaked at 76% of Dell's operating income.

2007: Maxine Fesberg CEO of Intel Israel

Maxine Fesberg has been the CEO of Intel Israel since 2007 and the Vice President of Intel Global.

2007: Included in Fortune 500

Since 2007, Intel has been included in the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by revenue.

January 2008: New York starts investigation of Intel

In January 2008, New York initiated an investigation into whether Intel violated antitrust laws in its pricing and sales of microprocessors.

February 2008: EU regulators raid Intel's Munich office

In February 2008, EU regulators raided Intel's office in Munich as part of an investigation into anti-competitive practices.

June 2008: EU filed new charges against Intel

In June 2008, the EU filed new charges against Intel regarding anti-competitive practices.

June 2008: Fair Trade Commission orders Intel to pay fine

In June 2008, the Fair Trade Commission ordered Intel to pay a fine of US$25.5 million for taking advantage of its dominant position.

June 2008: Federal Trade Commission begins antitrust investigation of Intel

In June 2008, the Federal Trade Commission also began an antitrust investigation of Intel.

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 the Core i3, i5, and i7 naming scheme.

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2008: Intel begins shipping mainstream SSDs

In 2008, Intel began shipping mainstream solid-state drives (SSDs) with up to 160 GB storage capacities.

2008: Penryn Microarchitecture and Nehalem Architecture

In 2008, Intel introduced the Penryn microarchitecture and released a processor with the Nehalem architecture.

2008: Intel Shifts Emphasis of Intel Inside Campaign

In 2008, Intel planned to shift the emphasis of its Intel Inside campaign from traditional media such as television and print to newer media such as the Internet.

2008: Court date set for Intel and AMD lawsuit

In 2008, a court date was finally set for the lawsuit between Intel and AMD.

2008: End of Property Tax Evasion Period

Until 2008, Intel was reportedly evading payment of property taxes to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

April 23, 2009: Intel Hands Over Moblin Project to Linux Foundation

On April 23, 2009, Intel transferred the Moblin project 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 €1.06 billion 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).

November 4, 2009: New York Attorney General files antitrust lawsuit against Intel

On November 4, 2009, New York's attorney general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp, alleging 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 Andrew Cuomo sued 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: Intel's good–better–best strategy

By 2009, Intel was using a good–better–best product strategy with Celeron being good, Pentium better, and the Intel Core family representing the best the company has to offer.

2009: ECONorthwest economic impact analysis

ECONorthwest conducted an economic impact analysis of Intel's economic contribution to the state of Oregon, the 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 and antitrust judgments

In 2009, Intel agreed to pay AMD $1.25 billion and grant them a perpetual patent cross-license, as well as facing several antitrust judgments in Europe, Korea, and Japan.

2009: Conflict Resource Removal Effort Announced

In 2009, Intel announced its plan to remove conflict resources from its supply chain, specifically materials sourced from mines funding armed militant groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2009: Intel's 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 from lowest to highest.

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July 22, 2010: Dell agrees to settlement with the 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 resulting from charges that Dell did not accurately disclose accounting information to investors regarding rebates from Intel.

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 initiates administrative proceeding against Intel

In September 2010, the FTC was scheduled to 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: Centrino Rebranding

Since 2010, the "Centrino" brand is exclusively used for Intel's WiMAX and Wi-Fi technologies.

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2010: Intel's Advertising Expenditure

The Intel 2010 annual financial report indicated that $1.8 billion (6% of the gross margin and nearly 16% of the total net income) was allocated to all advertising with Intel Inside being part of that.

February 2011: Construction of New Microprocessor Manufacturing Facility Begins

In February 2011, Intel began to build a new microprocessor manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona.

March 2011: Intel Acquires SySDSoft

In March 2011, Intel acquired the majority of assets belonging to SySDSoft, a company based in Cairo.

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

In July 2011, Intel announced its agreement to acquire Fulcrum Microsystems Inc., a company specializing in network switches.

October 2011: Intel to Acquire Telmap

In October 2011, Intel reached a deal to acquire Telmap, an Israeli-based navigation software company, for a reported price between $300 million and $350 million.

October 2011: Intel starts selling 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 announced that it reorganized several of its business units into a new mobile and communications group.

2011: Intel's market share decreases slightly in Q2

According to IDC, while Intel enjoyed the biggest market share in both the overall worldwide PC microprocessor market (73.3%) and the mobile PC microprocessor (80.4%) in the second quarter of 2011, the numbers decreased by 1.5% and 1.9% compared to the first quarter of 2011.

2011: Rumors of Apple switching from Intel processors to their own designs

As early as 2011, rumors began circulating about Apple switching from Intel processors to their own designs.

2011: Prototype Ultrabooks Shown at Intel Developers Forum

At the Intel Developers Forum in 2011, four Taiwan ODMs showcased prototype ultrabooks featuring Intel's Ivy Bridge chips.

2011: ECONorthwest economic impact analysis

In 2011, ECONorthwest conducted an economic impact analysis of Intel's economic contribution to the state of Oregon.

2011: Intel Capital Launches Fund for Ultrabook Startups

In 2011, Intel Capital announced a new $300 million fund to support startups working on technologies related to ultrabooks, which are thin notebooks using Intel processors with tablet features like touch screens and long battery life.

2011: Release of Sandy Bridge-based 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: SpectraWatt files for bankruptcy

In 2011, SpectraWatt, which Intel had spun off from its solar startup business effort in 2008, filed for bankruptcy.

2011: Israeli government offered Intel $290 million to expand in the country

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) in 2011.

January 2012: Android 2.3 Supports Intel's Atom Microprocessor

In January 2012, Google announced Android 2.3, supporting Intel's Atom microprocessor.

May 2012: Andy Bryant becomes executive chairman

In May 2012, Andy Bryant succeeded Shaw as executive chairman.

July 2012: Intel Invests in ASML Holding NV

In July 2012, Intel agreed to purchase 10% of the shares of ASML Holding NV for $2.1 billion and invest an additional $1 billion for 5% of shares, pending shareholder approval, to fund research and development related to 450-millimeter wafer technology and extreme ultra-violet lithography.

November 2012: Paul Otellini announces resignation

In November 2012, Intel president and CEO Paul Otellini announced that he would step down in May 2013.

2012: Introduction of Ivy Bridge-based 3rd-generation Core

In 2012, Intel introduced the Ivy Bridge-based 3rd-generation Core at the Intel Developer Forum, featuring a die shrink to 22 nm and support for DDR3 and DDR3L memory.

2012: Rated 'Pioneer of Progress' by Enough Project

In 2012, the Enough Project ranked Intel as the best of 24 consumer electronics companies regarding progress on conflict minerals, calling it a "Pioneer of progress".

2012: Medfield processor launch plan

Intel planned to introduce Medfield – a processor for tablets and smartphones – to the market in 2012.

May 2, 2013: Brian Krzanich elected as CEO

On May 2, 2013, Brian Krzanich was elected as Intel's sixth CEO.

May 2013: Intel's board of directors in May 2013

As of May 2013, Intel's board of directors consists 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

In May 2013, Paul Otellini stepped down from Intel.

May 16, 2013: Brian Krzanich becomes CEO

On May 16, 2013, Brian Krzanich officially became Intel's CEO at the company's annual meeting, and Renée James was selected as president of the company.

July 2013: Intel Acquires Omek Interactive

In July 2013, Intel confirmed the acquisition of Omek Interactive, an Israeli company known for its gesture-based interface technology, for an estimated value between US$30 million and $50 million. This acquisition is intended to enhance Intel's capabilities in perceptual computing.

July 2013: Intel Custom Foundry division in use by five companies

In July 2013, five companies, including Achronix, Tabula, Netronome, Microsemi, and Panasonic, were using Intel's fabs via the Intel Custom Foundry division. Most were field-programmable gate array (FPGA) makers, but Netronome designed network processors. Only Achronix had begun shipping chips made by Intel using the 22 nm Tri-Gate process.

September 2013: Intel Acquires Indisys

In September 2013, Intel announced the acquisition of Indisys, a Spanish startup specializing in natural language recognition. The agreement to acquire Indisys was signed on May 31, and the deal has since been finalized. Indisys's AI technology offers human-like conversation capabilities in multiple languages across various platforms.

October 2013: Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) Launched

In October 2013, the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) was launched, with Intel as part of the coalition.

2013: Support for All Tier-One Operating Systems

In 2013, Intel announced that they would now support all "tier-one operating systems" such as Linux, Android, iOS, and Chrome.

2013: Intel became a sponsor of FC Barcelona

In 2013, Intel became a sponsor of FC Barcelona.

2013: Completion of Fab 42

In 2013, Intel completed the new microprocessor manufacturing facility, Fab 42, in Chandler, Arizona.

2013: Intel Employed about 10,000 employees in Israel

In 2013, Intel employed about 10,000 employees in Israel.

2013: Intel Plans to Improve Power Consumption of Chips for Ultrabooks

In 2013, Intel planned to improve the power consumption of its chips for ultrabooks, such as the new Ivy Bridge processors, with a thermal design power of only 10W.

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 to cut about 5,000 jobs

In January 2014, it was reported that Intel would cut about 5,000 jobs from its workforce of 107,000.

March 2014: Intel plans $6 billion expansion in Israel

In March 2014, Intel announced a $6 billion plan to expand its activities in Israel, with continued investment in plants until 2030.

June 2014: General Court rejected the appeal

In June 2014, the General Court, which sits below the European Court of Justice, rejected Intel's appeal against the EU's 2009 fine for anti-competitive practices.

November 2014: Intel designed a Paddington Bear statue

In November 2014, Intel designed a Paddington Bear statue—themed "Little Bear Blue"—one of fifty statues created by various celebrities and companies which were located around London.

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November 2014: Intel plans to use optical fibers to improve supercomputer networking

In November 2014, Intel stated that it was planning to use optical fibers to improve networking within supercomputers.

December 2014: Intel Acquires PasswordBox

In December 2014, Intel completed the acquisition of PasswordBox.

2014: Microprocessors to be Conflict Free

At the Consumer Electronics Show 2014, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced that the company's microprocessors would be conflict free going forward.

2014: Intel Clear global font announced

In 2014, Intel Clear, a global font designed for use across all communications, was announced. Designed by Red Peek Branding and Dalton Maag, it initially supported Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts and replaced Neo Sans Intel as the company's corporate typeface.

2014: Employee Cuts in Response to Market Trends

In 2014, Intel cut thousands of employees in response to "evolving market trends".

2014: CEO Urges Industry to Shun 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: Intel Invests in Vuzix

In January 2015, Intel acquired a 30% stake in Vuzix, a company that manufactures smart glasses, for $24.8 million.

January 2015: Intel announced the investment of $300 million over the next five years

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.

February 2015: Intel to Purchase Lantiq

In February 2015, Intel announced its agreement to acquire Lantiq, a German network chipmaker, to expand its chip offerings for devices with Internet connectivity.

June 2015: Intel to Acquire 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, alongside Arm, Dell, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and Princeton University, founded the OpenFog Consortium to promote interests and development in fog computing. Intel's Jeff Fedders became the consortium's first president.

December 2015: Intel Completes Acquisition of Altera

In December 2015, Intel completed the acquisition of Altera.

2015: Intel released its Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report

In February 2016, Intel released its Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report.

February 2016: Intel released its 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 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: Garbage Trucks Parked on Intel's Campus Over Tax Dispute

In August 2016, Indian officials parked garbage trucks on Intel's campus and threatened to dump them for evading property tax payments between 2007 and 2008.

August 2016: Intel Acquires Nervana Systems

In August 2016, Intel acquired deep-learning startup Nervana Systems for over $400 million.

September 2016: Intel sold a majority stake in its computer-security unit to TPG Capital

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 Acquires Movidius

In December 2016, Intel acquired computer vision startup Movidius for an undisclosed price.

December 2016: Fesberg Announced Her Resignation

In December 2016, Maxine Fesberg announced her resignation from Intel Israel.

2016: Intel cut 12,000 jobs

Due to declining PC sales, in 2016 Intel cut 12,000 jobs.

2016: Release of 7th-generation Core family and Deprecation of Tick-Tock model

In 2016, Intel deprecated its tick-tock model with the release of the 7th-generation Core family based on Kaby Lake, ushering in the process–architecture–optimization model.

2016: Intel delays 10 nm products

In 2016, Intel originally planned to introduce 10 nm products, but it later became apparent that there were manufacturing issues with the node, leading to delays.

2016: Conflict-Free Supply Chain Expected

In 2016, Intel stated that it expected its entire supply chain to be conflict-free by the end of the year.

January 2017: Yaniv Gerti filled Fesberg position

Since January 2017, Yaniv Gerti filled Fesberg position as the new CEO of Intel Israel.

March 2017: Intel to Purchase Mobileye

In March 2017, Intel announced its agreement to purchase Mobileye, an Israeli developer of "autonomous driving" systems, for US$15.3 billion.

June 2017: Intel Invests in R&D Center in Bangalore

In June 2017, Intel Corporation announced an investment of over ₹1,100 crore (US$130 million) for its upcoming Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bangalore, India.

2017: Intel became a sponsor 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: Intel delays 10 nm products again

In 2017, Intel delayed the mass production of their 10 nm products again due to manufacturing issues.

2017: Introduction of Optane SSDs

In 2017, Intel introduced SSDs based on 3D XPoint technology under the Optane brand name.

2017: Intel joins self-driving car industry

In 2017, Intel joined the self-driving car industry after joining forces with Mobileye.

2017: Copyright claim to the "Intel Spiral" sound recording registered

In 2017, the United States Copyright Office registered a copyright claim to the 1994 sound recording of the "Intel Spiral", determining it "contained a perceptible and sufficient amount of creative production authorship."

January 2018: Meltdown and Spectre security flaws reported in Intel processors

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.

June 21, 2018: Brian Krzanich resigns as CEO

On June 21, 2018, Brian Krzanich resigned as Intel's CEO, and Bob Swan was named interim CEO.

2018: Intel delays 10 nm products again

In 2018, Intel further delayed the mass production of their 10 nm products, indicating ongoing manufacturing challenges.

2018: Limited release of Cannon Lake (8th-generation Core)

In 2018, Intel's first microarchitecture under the 10 nm node, Cannon Lake (marketed as 8th-generation Core), was only released in small quantities.

2018: Intel Sponsors Olympic Games

In 2018, Intel's sponsorship of the Olympic Games began, lasting through the 2024 Summer Olympics.

2018: Samsung Electronics surpassed Intel

In 2018, Samsung Electronics surpassed Intel as the biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue; however, Intel regained its position the following year.

January 2019: Intel Invests in Israeli Chip Plant

In January 2019, Intel announced an investment of over $11 billion in a new chip plant located in Israel.

January 31, 2019: Bob Swan named as the seventh CEO

On January 31, 2019, Bob Swan was named the seventh CEO of Intel.

September 2019: Intel Introduces 10th-generation Intel Core mobile processors

In September 2019, Intel finally introduced mass-produced 10 nm 10th-generation Intel Core mobile processors (codenamed "Ice Lake"), despite rumors of the process being canceled.

2019: Intel's market share decrease and 10 nm product delays

As of 2019, Intel's market share decreased significantly in the enthusiast market, and they have faced delays for their 10 nm products due to an overly aggressive strategy.

2019: Release of Agilex FPGAs

In 2019, Intel released Agilex FPGAs, chips aimed at 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, based on the Sunny Cove microarchitecture, was produced on the 10 nm process and was limited to low-power mobile processors.

January 2020: Arizona Employees

As of January 2020, Intel has 12,000 employees in Arizona.

June 22, 2020: Apple announces transition to Arm-based processors

On June 22, 2020, Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, announced that Apple 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 Third Intel Logo

On September 2, 2020, Intel introduced its third logo, which removes the swirl from the second logo, redesigns the letter style for better symmetry, and highlights the dot on the "i" as a symbol of the processor's potential and power.

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 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.

2020: Apple begins transition to Apple silicon for Macintosh computers

In 2020, Apple began to transition away from the x86 architecture and Intel processors to their own Apple silicon for their Macintosh computers, marking a significant shift in the PC market.

2020: Remake of Jingle with New Visual Identity

In 2020, another remake of the jingle debuted with Intel's new visual identity.

2020: Intel One typeface designed

In 2020, as part of a new visual identity, Intel One, a new typeface, was designed. It replaced Intel Clear as the font used by the company in most of its branding.

December 31, 2020: Intel reports total CO2e emissions

On December 31, 2020, Intel reported total CO2e emissions (direct + indirect) for the twelve months ending 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: Intel removes mandatory retirement age

In March 2021, Intel removed the mandatory retirement age for its corporate officers.

March 2021: Intel had a mandatory retirement policy

Prior to March 2021, Intel had a mandatory retirement policy for its CEOs when they reach age 65.

March 23, 2021: Intel announces IDM 2.0 strategy

On March 23, 2021, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger laid out new plans for the company, including a new strategy called IDM 2.0, that involves investments in manufacturing facilities, use of both internal and external foundries, and a new foundry business called Intel Foundry Services (IFS). He also 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

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. It replaced Comet Lake desktop processors, and all 11th-generation Core processors feature new integrated graphics based on the Intel Xe microarchitecture.

November 2021: Intel Recruits Centaur Technology Employees

In November 2021, Intel recruited employees from the Centaur Technology division of VIA Technologies for $125 million, gaining talent and expertise in their x86 division.

December 2021: Intel to Invest in Malaysian Chip-Packaging and Testing Factory

In December 2021, Intel announced a $7.1 billion investment to build a new chip-packaging and testing factory in Malaysia, expanding its operations and creating over 4,000 new Intel jobs and 5,000 local construction jobs.

2021: Optimizations on 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: Intel reverses course and starts hiring

In 2021, Intel reversed course under new CEO Pat Gelsinger and started hiring thousands of engineers.

2021: Pat Gelsinger appointed as Intel's CEO

In 2021, Pat Gelsinger was appointed as Intel's CEO, prior to being ousted in December 2024.

2021: SK Hynix acquires Intel's NAND memory business and discontinuation of Optane consumer products

In 2021, SK Hynix acquired most of Intel's NAND memory business for $7 billion, and Intel also discontinued its consumer Optane products.

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 Intel's 10 nm process, called Intel 7, and utilizing a hybrid architecture with high-performance Golden Cove cores and high-efficiency Gracemont (Atom) cores.

January 2022: Intel selects New Albany, Ohio for new manufacturing facility

In January 2022, Intel reportedly selected New Albany, Ohio, near Columbus, Ohio, as the site for a major new manufacturing facility, costing at least $20 billion, with chip production expected to begin by 2025.

February 2022: Intel Agrees 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 stopped supplying the Russian market because of international sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War.

May 2022: Intel Acquires Siru Innovations

In May 2022, Intel announced the acquisition of Finnish graphics technology firm Siru Innovations to enhance its 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, which in turn effectively discontinued the development of 3D XPoint as a whole.

August 2022: Intel signs $30 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management

In August 2022, Intel signed a $30 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management to fund its then-recent factory expansions, where Intel would fund 51% of the cost of building new chip-making facilities in Chandler and Brookfield would own the remaining 49% stake.

2022: Equivalent to $21 million in 2022

In 1968, Rock offered $2,500,000 of convertible debentures to a limited group of private investors (equivalent to $21 million in 2022), convertible at $5 per share.

2022: €1.06 billion fine was dropped

In 2022 the €1.06 billion fine was dropped, but was successively re-imposed in September 2023 as a €376.36 million fine.

2022: Intel to drop 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: Intel announces layoffs

In the fall of 2022, Intel announced layoffs as part of cost reduction measures.

January 31, 2023: Intel announces pay cuts

On January 31, 2023, as part of $3 billion in cost reductions, Intel announced pay cuts affecting employees above midlevel, ranging from 5% upwards. It also suspended bonuses and merit pay increases, reducing retirement plan matching.

March 2023: Intel data from March 2023

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August 2023: Intel Terminates Acquisition of Tower Semiconductor

In August 2023, Intel terminated its $5.4 billion acquisition of Tower Semiconductor after failing to obtain approval from Chinese regulators within the 18-month transaction deadline.

September 2023: €376.36 million fine re-imposed

In September 2023 the €1.06 billion fine which was previously dropped, was successively re-imposed as a €376.36 million fine.

October 2023: Announcement of spinning off PSG into a separate company

In October 2023, Intel announced it would be spinning off PSG into a separate company at the start of 2024, while maintaining majority ownership.

October 2023: Intel to spin off Programmable Solutions Group

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.

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: The 10 largest shareholders of Intel as of December 2023

As of December 2023, the 10 largest shareholders of Intel as of December 2023.

December 2023: Intel unveils 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 leads x86 market

As of 2023, Intel leads the x86 market with a 68.4% market share.

2023: Dell, Lenovo, and HP Inc. as major revenue contributors to Intel

In 2023, Dell accounted for about 19% of Intel's total revenues, Lenovo accounted for 11% of total revenues, and HP Inc. accounted for 10% of total revenues.

2023: Intel to drop the 'i' in processor markings

In 2023, Intel announced that they will be dropping the 'i' in their future processor markings. For example, products such as Core i7, will now be called Core 7. Ultra will be added to the endings of processors that are in the higher end, such as Core Ultra 7.

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2023: Original planned start of construction for Magdeburg chip mega factories

In 2023, the original start of the construction for Intel's Magdeburg chip mega factories in Germany, initially planned for this year, was postponed to late 2024.

2023: "Intel Processor" branding to replace Pentium and Celeron

Starting in 2023, the "Intel Processor" branding will replace the old Pentium and Celeron naming schemes.

April 2024: Intel Sells Majority Stake of Altera to Silver Lake, Cancels IPO

In April 2024, Intel reached a definitive agreement to sell 51% of Altera to Silver Lake, leading to the cancellation of the planned IPO for Altera.

May 2024: U.S. Department of Defense as a large customer for Intel

As of May 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense is another large customer for Intel.

June 4, 2024: Intel announces 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: Company announced that it was stopping development on a Kiryat Gat-based factory in Israel

In June 2024, Intel announced that it was stopping development on a Kiryat Gat-based factory in Israel. The site was expected to cost $25 billion, with $3.2 billion provided by the Israeli government in the form of a grant.

August 2024: Intel announces job cuts to save $10 billion

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 to make semiconductors for the Defense Department

In September 2024, Intel reportedly qualified for as much as $3.5 billion in federal grants to make semiconductors for the Defense Department.

September 24, 2024: Intel releases 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 this 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.

November 2024: Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Over Raptor Lake Instability

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.

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: Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger ousted

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. Gelsinger's resignation, effective December 1, followed a board meeting where directors expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of his ambitious turnaround strategy. Following his departure, Intel appointed David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus interim co-CEOs.

2024: Spin-off of PSG into separate company

At the start of 2024, Intel announced it would be spinning off PSG into a separate company, while maintaining majority ownership.

2024: Intel's Sponsorships with Riot Games and JD Gaming

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.

2024: Spin off Programmable Solutions Group

In 2024, Intel announced it would be spinning off its Programmable Solutions Group business unit into a separate company.

2024: Third-largest semiconductor chip manufacturer

In 2024, Intel was the world's third-largest semiconductor chip manufacturer by revenue.

2024: Postponed start of construction for Magdeburg chip mega factories

In 2024, the start of the construction for Intel's Magdeburg chip mega factories in Germany was postponed from 2023 to late 2024.

March 13, 2025: Intel Announces 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: Lip-Bu Tan to replace Pat Gelsinger as CEO

On March 13, 2025, it was announced that Lip-Bu Tan would formally replace Pat Gelsinger as CEO, starting March 18, 2025.

April 2025: New 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.