History of Intel in Timeline
Intel Corporation is a multinational technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It's one of the world's largest semiconductor chip manufacturers, designing, manufacturing, and selling computer components like CPUs for both business and consumer markets. Intel has been a consistent presence on the Fortune 500 list, reflecting its significant revenue and position as a leading technology company.
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 as CEO
In 1968, Robert Noyce became the first CEO of Intel at its founding, marking the beginning of the company's leadership and direction.
April 1969: First Intel Logo Introduced
In April 1969, the first Intel logo was introduced, featuring the company's name stylized in all lowercase, with the letter "e" dropped below the other letters.
1969: First Products
In 1969, Intel introduced 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 first commercial MOSFET silicon gate SRAM chip, the 256-bit 1101.
1970: First DRAM
In 1970, Intel released the 1103, the first commercially available dynamic random-access memory (DRAM).
November 15, 1971: Introduction of the Intel 4004 Microprocessor
On November 15, 1971, the Intel 4004 microprocessor was introduced to the mass market.
1971: First Microprocessor
In 1971, Intel created the first commercially available microprocessor, the Intel 4004, representing an advance in integrated circuitry technology.
1972: Bestselling Memory Chip
By 1972, the 1103 became the bestselling semiconductor memory chip worldwide, replacing core memory in many applications.
1972: First International Facility
In 1972, Intel opened its first international manufacturing facility in Malaysia.
1973: First Microcomputer
In 1973, Intel created one of the first microcomputers.
1974: Israeli branch of Intel founded
In 1974 Dov Frohman founded the Israeli branch of the company in a small office in Haifa.
1975: Start of Project to Develop a 32-bit Microprocessor
In 1975, the company had started a project to develop a highly advanced 32-bit microprocessor.
1976: Cross-Licensing Agreement with AMD
In 1976, Intel entered into a cross-licensing agreement with AMD, allowing both companies to use each other's patented innovations without charge, fostering collaboration and innovation in the x86 processor market.
1978: Completion of the 8086 Processor
In 1978, the 8086 processor was completed, and Intel embarked on a major marketing and sales campaign for that chip nicknamed "Operation Crush".
1979: Andy Grove as President
In 1979, Andy Grove became the president of Intel, taking on a key leadership role in the company's operations and strategy.
1980: Supply base reduction
Since the mid-1980's, Intel has been addressing supply base reduction as an issue, adopting an "n + 1" rule of thumb.
1981: Introduction of the IBM PC
IBM introduced its personal computer in 1981, and it was rapidly successful.
1981: Release of the Intel iAPX 432
The Intel iAPX 432 was finally released in 1981.
1981: Memory Chips Business
Until 1981 Intel's business was primarily memory chips.
1982: Creation of 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 market, leading Intel to shift its focus to microprocessors.
1984: Founding of Intel Scientific Computers Division
In 1984, Justin Rattner founded the Intel Scientific Computers division to design and produce parallel computers.
1984: Semiconductor Chip Protection Act
In 1984, the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act became law, a law sought by Intel and the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) to recognize intellectual property rights related to microprocessor topology.
1985: Compaq Produces System Based on 80286 Processor
In 1985, Compaq produced a desktop system based on the faster 80286 processor.
1986: Compaq's 80386-Based System
In 1986, Compaq quickly followed with the first 80386-based system, beating IBM and establishing a competitive market for PC-compatible systems.
1987: Andy Grove as CEO
In 1987, Andy Grove added the title of CEO when Moore became chairman, solidifying his leadership role within Intel.
1987: Top Ten Semiconductor Seller
In the 1980s, Intel was among the world's top ten sellers of semiconductors, ranking 10th in 1987.
1989: Intel Seeks Support from MicroAge
In 1989, Intel's Dennis Carter visited MicroAge to encourage them to influence computer suppliers to favor Intel chips. Intel's goal was to counter the increasing competition from cheaper microprocessors.
1989: Introduction of the 486 Microprocessor
Intel introduced the 486 microprocessor in 1989.
1990: Establishment of Second Design Team
In 1990, Intel established a second design team, designing the processors code-named "P5" and "P6" in parallel.
1991: Antitrust Allegations
Antitrust allegations had been simmering since the early 1990s and had been the cause of one lawsuit against Intel in 1991.
1991: Intel Inside Campaign
In 1991, Intel launched its Intel Inside marketing campaign.
1991: "Intel Inside" Branding Campaign Goes Worldwide
In 1991, the "Intel Inside" campaign, originally "The Computer Inside", elevated to the worldwide branding campaign.
1992: Became Biggest Semiconductor Chip Maker by Revenue
In 1992, Intel became the biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue.
1992: Name Change to Intel Supercomputing Systems Division
In 1992, the Intel Scientific Computers division was renamed the Intel Supercomputing Systems Division.
1993: Santa Clara Design Team Embarks on Successor to the x86 Architecture
In 1993 the Santa Clara design team embarked on a successor to the x86 architecture, codenamed "P7".
1993: Attempt to sell i486 and P5 Pentium 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 Against Intel
In 1993, nine former employees sued Intel, alleging they were laid off because they were over the age of 40.
1993: Introduction of the Intel Pentium
The P5 was introduced in 1993 as the Intel Pentium.
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.
October 1994: Discovery and Spread of FDIV Bug
In October 1994, Professor Thomas Nicely independently discovered the FDIV bug. After his attempts to contact Intel went unanswered, he posted his findings online, leading to the rapid spread of information about the bug in October 1994.
1994: Introduction of the Five-Note Jingle
In 1994 the five-note jingle was introduced and by its tenth anniversary was being heard in 130 countries around the world.
1994: Sanctioned LGBT employee groups
In 1994, Intel sanctioned one of the earliest corporate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender employee groups.
1994: Creation of "Intel Bong" Jingle
The D♭–D♭–G♭–D♭–A♭ xylophone/marimba jingle, known as the "Intel bong", used in Intel advertising was produced in 1994 to coincide with the launch of the Pentium.
1995: Ken Hamidi Fired from Intel
In 1995, Ken Hamidi was fired from Intel at the age of 47, later founding FACE Intel.
1995: Industrial Espionage Case
In 1995, an industrial espionage case arose involving Intel and AMD, where Bill Gaede attempted to sell the i486 and P5 Pentium designs to AMD.
1995: Introduction of the Pentium Pro
The P6 followed in 1995 as the Pentium Pro.
June 1996: Conviction of Bill Gaede
In June 1996, Bill Gaede was convicted and sentenced to 33 months in prison for industrial espionage against Intel and AMD.
May 1997: Release of the Pentium II
Intel released the Pentium II processor in May 1997 as part of its strategy to develop processors with better performance in a short time.
1997: Suit by Digital Equipment Corporation
In 1997, Intel faced civil actions, such as the suit by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), due to its market dominance in the x86 microprocessor market.
1997: Introduction of the Pentium II
The Pentium Pro improved into the Pentium II in 1997.
1998: Craig Barrett as CEO
In 1998, Craig Barrett took over as CEO of Intel, succeeding Andy Grove, and continued to lead the company's strategic direction.
February 1999: Release of the Pentium III
In February 1999, Intel released the Pentium III processor, continuing its strategy of rapid processor development.
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: Intel Participation in Open Source Communities
Intel has a significant participation in the open source communities since 1999.
1999: FTC Investigations
Intel's dominance in the x86 microprocessor market led to numerous charges of antitrust violations over the years, including FTC investigations in 1999.
1999: Modification of "Intel Bong" Jingle
The Intel jingle was modified in 1999 to coincide with the launch of the Pentium III.
2000: Slowed Growth and Increased Competition
After 2000, growth in demand for high-end microprocessors slowed, and Intel faced increasing competition from AMD.
2000: Microprocessor Performance Outstrips Software Demand
By the end of the 1990s, microprocessor performance had outstripped software demand for that CPU power, with consumer systems running effectively on low-cost systems after 2000.
2000: Release of the Pentium 4
In the fall of 2000, Intel released the Pentium 4 processor as part of their strategy.
June 2001: Introduction of the Itanium
The implementation of the IA-64 64-bit architecture was the Itanium, finally introduced in June 2001.
2002: Start of Rebate Agreement Between Dell and Intel
In 2002, Dell and Intel entered into an agreement where Dell received rebates in exchange for not using chips manufactured by AMD, which continued until 2006.
2002: 100% rating on 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: Intel Rebates Contribute to Dell's Operating Income
In 2003, Intel rebates contributed to 10% of Dell's operating income, highlighting the significance of the exclusive agreement.
2003: Accusations of Excess VOC Emissions in Rio Rancho
In 2003, residents of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, accused Intel of exceeding pollution permit limits by releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
2003: Overturn of Decision Blocking Hamidi from Using Intel's Email System
In 2003, the court decision blocking Ken Hamidi from using Intel's email system was overturned in Intel Corp. v. Hamidi.
2003: Start of Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices
Starting in 2003, the European Commission alleged that Intel engaged in anti-competitive practices, which included providing preferential prices and payments to delay or cancel AMD products.
2004: AMD Claims Against Intel
In 2004, AMD brought claims against Intel related to unfair competition.
2004: Neo Sans Intel Font Designed
In 2004, Sebastian Lester designed Neo Sans Intel, a customized font based on Neo Sans and Neo Tech.
2004: Jingle Phased Out
The 1994 "Intel Bong" version was phased out in 2004.
2004: Second Remake of "Intel Bong" Jingle
The jingle was remade a second time in 2004 to coincide with the new logo change.
May 18, 2005: Paul Otellini Appointed CEO
On May 18, 2005, Paul Otellini was elected as president and CEO of Intel, with Craig Barrett replacing Andy Grove as Chairman of the Board, marking a transition in leadership.
June 6, 2005: Apple Switch to Intel Processors
On June 6, 2005, Apple CEO Steve Jobs 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 an AMD lawsuit, disputing AMD's claims and defending its business practices as fair and lawful.
2005: AMD Claims Against Intel
In 2005, AMD brought further claims against Intel related to unfair competition.
2005: Andy Grove Retired
In 2005, Andy Grove retired as chairman and as a member of the board of directors
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 Over Intel Pro/Wireless Firmware
In 2005, after the release of the Intel Pro/Wireless 2100, 2200BG/2225BG/2915ABG and 3945ABG wireless products, Intel was criticized for not granting free redistribution rights for the firmware, leading to campaigns for more open-source friendly licensing.
2005: Intel Violates Japanese Antimonopoly Act
In 2005, the local Fair Trade Commission found that Intel violated the Japanese Antimonopoly Act, and Intel agreed to eliminate discounts that discriminated against AMD.
January 3, 2006: Second Intel Logo Introduced
On January 3, 2006, the second Intel logo was introduced. This logo was 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, the first Mac computers containing Intel CPUs were announced.
January 2006: Intel Drops Pentium Name
In mid-January 2006, Intel announced that they were dropping the long running Pentium name from their processors.
February 2006: Raid on Intel's South Korean Offices
In February 2006, South Korean officials raided Intel's South Korean offices, initiating an investigation that led to accusations of antitrust violations.
June 27, 2006: Sale of XScale Assets Announced
On June 27, 2006, Intel announced the sale of its XScale processor business to Marvell Technology Group.
July 2006: Reported VOC Releases at Rio Rancho Site
In July 2006, reports documented that Intel's Rio Rancho site released more than 1,580 pounds (720 kg) of VOCs.
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. This 64-bit design focused on power efficiency and lower clock speeds, improving decoding, execution units, caches, and buses.
August 2006: Apple Completes Transition to Intel Processors
By early August 2006, Apple had its entire line of consumer Macs running on Intel processors.
October 2006: Transmeta Lawsuit Filed Against Intel
In October 2006, Transmeta filed a lawsuit against Intel for patent infringement related to computer architecture and power efficiency technologies.
November 9, 2006: XScale assets acquisition completed
On November 9, 2006, Marvell Technology Group completed the acquisition of XScale processor business from Intel.
November 2006: Apple Updates Xserve Server to Intel Xeon Processors
From November 2006, Apple updated the Apple Xserve server to Intel Xeon processors.
2006: Intel Releases MIT-Licensed X.org Drivers
In 2006 Intel released MIT-licensed X.org drivers for their integrated graphic cards of the i965 family of chipsets.
2006: Dell Adopts AMD as Secondary Supplier
In 2006, Dell adopted AMD as a secondary supplier, leading Intel to stop their rebates, which subsequently impacted Dell's financial performance.
2006: Expansion of Open Specification Platforms
In 2006, Intel expanded its promotion of open specification platforms beyond Centrino, to include the Viiv media center PC and the business desktop Intel vPro.
2006: Core Microarchitecture Unveiled
In 2006, Intel unveiled its Core microarchitecture, which was critically acclaimed and regained much of its leadership in the field.
2006: Introduction of Neo Sans Intel and Rebranding
In 2006, Neo Sans Intel was introduced alongside Intel's rebranding, replacing Helvetica as the standard corporate marketing typeface.
2006: Mainstreaming of 2004 Jingle Remake
The 2004 remake of the Intel jingle was not 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, including giving preferential prices to computer makers buying mostly from Intel.
September 2007: South Korean Regulators Accuse Intel of Antitrust Violations
In September 2007, South Korean regulators accused Intel of breaking antitrust law, potentially facing a penalty of up to 3% of its annual sales.
October 2007: Settlement of Transmeta Lawsuit
In October 2007, Intel settled the patent infringement lawsuit with Transmeta, agreeing to pay US$150 million initially and US$20 million annually for five years.
2007: Intel evaded payment of property taxes
Between 2007 and 2008, Intel evaded payment of property taxes, leading to controversies with Indian officials in August 2016.
2007: Andy Bryant as Chief Administrative Officer
In 2007, Andy Bryant held the post of Chief Administrative Officer
2007: Fortune 500 Ranking
In 2007, Intel was ranked in the Fortune 500 list, recognizing it as one of the largest United States corporations by revenue.
2007: Peak of Intel Rebates Impact on Dell's Financial Performance
In the first quarter of 2007, Intel rebates peaked at 76% of Dell's operating income, showcasing the extent of Dell's reliance on these payments.
2007: Maxine Fesberg new CEO
Maxine Fesberg has been the CEO of Intel Israel since 2007
January 2008: New York Investigation of Intel's Antitrust Practices
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, Intel announced that its office in Munich was raided by European Union regulators investigating anti-competitive practices.
June 2008: EU Files New Charges Against Intel
In June 2008, the European Union filed new charges against Intel, adding to the ongoing investigation into anti-competitive practices.
June 2008: Fine Imposed on Intel by South Korean Fair Trade Commission
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 and offering incentives to major Korean PC manufacturers on the condition of not buying products from AMD.
June 2008: Federal Trade Commission Begins Antitrust Investigation of Intel
In June 2008, the Federal Trade Commission also began an antitrust investigation of Intel's microprocessor pricing and sales practices.
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.
2008: Intel evaded payment of property taxes
Between 2007 and 2008, Intel evaded payment of property taxes, leading to controversies with Indian officials in August 2016.
2008: Intel Ships Mainstream SSDs
In 2008, Intel began shipping mainstream solid-state drives (SSDs) with up to 160 GB storage capacities.
2008: Penryn Microarchitecture Introduced
In 2008, Intel introduced the Penryn microarchitecture, fabricated using the 45 nm process node, and later released a processor with the Nehalem architecture.
2008: Intel Shifts "Intel Inside" Campaign Focus to Internet
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: Spun off Solar Startup
In 2008, Intel spun off key assets of a solar startup business effort to form an independent company, SpectraWatt Inc.
2008: Court Date Set for AMD Lawsuit
In 2008, a court date was set for the lawsuit between AMD and Intel, indicating the continuation of the legal battle.
April 23, 2009: Intel Hands Over Moblin Project to Linux Foundation
On April 23, 2009, Intel handed the Moblin project over to the Linux Foundation.
May 2009: Jane Shaw Appointed Chairman of the Board
In May 2009, Jane Shaw succeeded Barrett as chairman of the board, continuing the evolution of Intel's leadership structure.
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 fined the company €1.06 billion (US$1.44 billion), a record amount at the time.
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, alleging "illegal threats and collusion" to dominate the microprocessor market.
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, aiming to end legal disputes and focus on product innovation.
November 2009: New York Attorney General Sues Intel for Bribery and Coercion
In November 2009, following a two-year investigation, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued Intel, accusing them of bribery and coercion related to computer chip sales.
December 2009: FTC Announces Administrative Proceeding Against Intel
In December 2009, the FTC announced that it would initiate an administrative proceeding against Intel in September 2010 regarding antitrust concerns.
2009: Intel's Good-Better-Best Strategy
By 2009, Intel was using a good–better–best strategy with Celeron being good, Pentium better, and the Intel Core family representing the best the company has to offer.
2009: Economic impacts attributed to Intel
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: Intel Announces Effort to Remove Conflict Resources
In 2009, Intel announced its initiative to remove conflict resources from its supply chain, focusing on materials sourced from mines funding armed militant groups.
July 22, 2010: Dell Settles with SEC over Intel Rebates Disclosure
On July 22, 2010, Dell agreed to a settlement with the SEC to pay $100 million in penalties for not accurately disclosing accounting information regarding rebates from Intel.
August 2010: Acquired 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 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated an administrative proceeding against Intel regarding potential antitrust violations.
2010: Introduction of Westmere Microarchitecture
In 2010, Intel introduced the Westmere microarchitecture, which featured a die shrink to 32 nm and included Intel HD Graphics.
2010: Intel purchased McAfee
In 2010, Intel purchased McAfee for $7.68 billion.
2010: Centrino Applied to WiMAX and Wi-Fi Technologies
Since 2010, the "Centrino" branding is exclusively used for Intel's WiMAX and Wi-Fi technologies, marking a shift in its application.
2010: Advertising Spending for Intel Inside
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: New Manufacturing Facility
In February 2011, Intel began building a new microprocessor manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona.
March 2011: Bought assets of Cairo-based SySDSoft
In March 2011, Intel bought most of the assets of Cairo-based SySDSoft.
April 2011: Pilot Project with ZTE
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: Acquisition of Fulcrum Microsystems Inc.
In July 2011, Intel announced that it had agreed to acquire Fulcrum Microsystems Inc., a company specializing in network switches.
October 2011: Acquisition of Telmap
In October 2011, Intel reached a deal to acquire Telmap, an Israeli-based navigation software company.
October 2011: Intel Sells 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: 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: Market Share in PC Microprocessors
According to IDC, 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.
2011: Intel Showcases Ultrabook Prototypes at Developers Forum
At the Intel Developers Forum in 2011, four Taiwan ODMs showed prototype ultrabooks that used Intel's Ivy Bridge chips.
2011: Economic impact analysis
In 2011, ECONorthwest conducted an economic impact analysis of Intel's economic contribution to the state of Oregon.
2011: Intel Capital Announces Fund for Ultrabook Technologies
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, ultrabooks. Intel set aside a $300 million fund to be spent over the next three to four years.
2011: Release of Sandy Bridge-based 2nd-generation Core processor family
In 2011, Intel released the Sandy Bridge-based 2nd-generation Core processor family, which featured an 11% performance increase over Nehalem.
2011: Partnership with Google
In 2011, Intel's partnership with Google was announced at the Intel Developers Forum (IDF) in San Francisco.
2011: Israeli Government Offered Intel Funds
In 2011, the Israeli government offered Intel $290 million to expand in the country, conditional on employing more workers in Kiryat Gat and the north.
2011: Rumors of Apple Switching from Intel Processors
Rumors of Apple switching from Intel processors to their own designs began circulating as early as 2011.
January 2012: Android Support for Atom
In January 2012, Google announced Android 2.3, supporting Intel's Atom microprocessor.
May 2012: Andy Bryant Appointed Executive Chairman
In May 2012, Andy Bryant, who had held the posts of CFO (1994) and Chief Administrative Officer (2007) at Intel, succeeded Shaw as executive chairman, marking a shift in board leadership.
July 2012: Intel Share Purchase in 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, marking a strategic investment.
November 2012: Paul Otellini Announces Resignation
In November 2012, Paul Otellini announced that he would step down as president and CEO in May 2013, initiating a search for his successor.
2012: Introduction of Ivy Bridge-based 3rd-generation Core
At the 2012 Intel Developer Forum, Intel introduced the Ivy Bridge-based 3rd-generation Core, featuring a die shrink to 22 nm and support for both DDR3 and DDR3L memory.
2012: Enough Project Ranks Intel as a Pioneer of Progress
In 2012, the Enough Project rated Intel as the best among 24 consumer electronics companies for its progress on conflict minerals.
2012: Medfield Processor
Intel planned to introduce Medfield – a processor for tablets and smartphones – to the market in 2012, as an effort to compete with Arm.
May 2, 2013: Brian Krzanich Elected as CEO
On May 2, 2013, Brian Krzanich was elected as Intel's sixth CEO, effective on May 16, 2013.
May 2013: Intel's Board of Directors Composition
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 Stepped Down
In May 2013, Paul Otellini stepped down as president and CEO, marking the end of his tenure and a transition in Intel's leadership.
May 16, 2013: Brian Krzanich Became CEO
On May 16, 2013, Brian Krzanich became Intel's sixth CEO, commencing his leadership at the company's annual meeting.
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.
July 2013: Intel Custom Foundry Customers
In July 2013, Intel's Custom Foundry division was being used by five companies: Achronix, Tabula, Netronome, Microsemi, and Panasonic. Achronix was shipping chips made by Intel using the 22 nm Tri-Gate process.
September 2013: Acquisition of Indisys Announced
In September 2013, Intel announced the acquisition of Indisys, a Spanish natural language recognition startup. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. This acquisition aimed to enhance Intel's capabilities in artificial intelligence and multilingual conversational technology.
October 2013: Alliance for Affordable Internet
In October 2013, the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) was launched, with Intel as part of the coalition.
2013: Intel Sponsors FC Barcelona
In 2013, Intel began sponsoring FC Barcelona, expanding its involvement in sports sponsorships.
2013: Fab 42 Completion
In 2013, Intel completed its new microprocessor manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona, at a cost of $5 billion.
2013: Foundry Agreement with Altera
In 2013, Intel reached a foundry agreement to produce chips for Altera using a 14 nm process.
2013: Support for Tier-One OS
In 2013, Intel stated they would now support all "tier-one operating systems" such as Linux, Android, iOS, and Chrome.
2013: Intel employees in Israel
Intel employed about 10,000 employees in Israel in 2013.
2013: Ivy Bridge Processors for Ultrabooks
Intel planned to improve power consumption of its chips for ultrabooks, like new Ivy Bridge processors in 2013, which will only have 10W default thermal design power.
January 2014: Intel Job Cuts Announced
In January 2014, Intel announced that it would cut about 5,000 jobs from its workforce, following earnings that missed analyst targets, marking a period of restructuring.
March 2014: Plan to expand activities in Israel
In March 2014, Intel reported that they would embark upon a $6 billion plan to expand its activities in Israel.
June 2014: General Court Rejects Intel's Appeal of EU Fine
In June 2014, the General Court rejected Intel's appeal against the European Commission's 2009 decision regarding anti-competitive practices and the accompanying fine.
November 2014: Intel Designs 'Little Bear Blue' Paddington Bear Statue
In November 2014, Intel designed a Paddington Bear statue named "Little Bear Blue" located outside Framestore in Chancery Lane, London. The statues were 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 Acquires PasswordBox
In December 2014, Intel acquired PasswordBox, a password management solution. The acquisition strengthens Intel's security software portfolio.
2014: Intel Announces Conflict-Free Microprocessors
During a keynote address at Consumer Electronics Show 2014, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced that the company's microprocessors would henceforth be conflict-free.
2014: Announcement of Intel Clear Global Font
In 2014, Intel announced Intel Clear, a global font family designed for use across all communications, replacing Neo Sans Intel as the company's corporate typeface, 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 Reduction
In 2014, Intel cut thousands of employees in response to "evolving market trends".
January 2015: Investment to enhance diversity
In January 2015, Intel announced the investment of $300 million over the next five years to enhance gender and racial diversity in their own company as well as the technology industry as a whole.
January 2015: Intel Purchases Stake in Vuzix
In January 2015, Intel purchased a 30% stake in Vuzix, a smart glasses manufacturer, for $24.8 million. This investment signaled Intel's interest in wearable technology and augmented reality.
February 2015: Intel to Purchase Lantiq
In February 2015, Intel announced its agreement to purchase German network chipmaker Lantiq. The purchase aimed to expand Intel's 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. This was Intel's largest acquisition to date.
October 2015: Intel Buys Saffron Technology
In October 2015, Intel acquired cognitive computing company Saffron Technology for an undisclosed price. This acquisition was aimed to improve Intel's position in cognitive computing.
November 19, 2015: Founding of the OpenFog Consortium
On November 19, 2015, Intel, alongside other companies, founded the OpenFog Consortium to promote interests and development in fog computing.
December 2015: Acquisition of Altera Completed
The acquisition of Altera was completed in December 2015, marking Intel's largest acquisition to date.
2015: Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report
Intel released its Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report in February 2016. The male-female mix of US employees was reported as 75.2% men and 24.8% women.
February 2016: Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report Released
In February 2016, Intel released its Global Diversity & Inclusion 2015 Annual Report, providing insights into the company's diversity metrics.
April 2016: Cancellation of SoFIA and Broxton
In April 2016, Intel cancelled the SoFIA platform and the Broxton Atom SoC for smartphones, effectively leaving the smartphone market.
August 2016: BBMP parked garbage trucks on Intel's campus
In August 2016, Indian officials parked garbage trucks on Intel's campus due to Intel evading property tax payments between 2007 and 2008.
August 2016: Intel Purchases Nervana Systems
In August 2016, Intel purchased deep-learning startup Nervana Systems for over $400 million. This acquisition was aimed to help Intel advance its capabilities in artificial intelligence.
September 2016: Intel sold stake
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. The acquisition was aimed to improve Intel's computer vision capabilities.
December 2016: Resignation of Maxine Fesberg
In December 2016, Maxine Fesberg announced her resignation as CEO of Intel Israel.
2016: Intel Cut Jobs
In 2016, Intel cut 12,000 jobs due to declining PC sales.
2016: End of Tick-Tock Model and Release of Kaby Lake
In 2016, Intel deprecated the tick-tock model and released the 7th-generation Core family based on Kaby Lake, ushering in the process–architecture–optimization model.
2016: Tick-Tock Model Deprecation
In 2016, Intel deprecated the tick-tock model with the release of the 7th-generation Core family, introducing the process-architecture-optimization model.
2016: Intel Aims for Conflict-Free Supply Chain
In 2016, Intel stated that it expected its entire supply chain to be conflict-free by the end of the year.
2016: Fortune 500 Ranking
In 2016, Intel was still ranked in the Fortune 500 list, recognizing it as one of the largest United States corporations by revenue.
2016: Initial 10nm Product Launch Plan
Intel originally planned to introduce 10 nm products in 2016.
January 2017: Yaniv Gerti new CEO
In January 2017, Yaniv Gerti filled the chief executive officer (CEO) position.
March 2017: Intel to Purchase Mobileye
In March 2017, Intel announced that they had agreed to purchase Mobileye, an Israeli developer of "autonomous driving" systems for US$15.3 billion. This acquisition signified Intel's investment in the autonomous vehicle market.
June 2017: Intel Invests in Bangalore R&D Center
In June 2017, Intel Corporation announced an investment of over ₹1,100 crore (US$130 million) for its upcoming Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bangalore, India.
2017: End of Itanium Chip Production
In 2017, Intel announced that the Itanium 9700 series (Kittson) would be the last Itanium chips produced.
2017: Intel Sponsors the Olympic Games
In 2017, Intel became a sponsor of the Olympic Games, with the sponsorship lasting from the 2018 Winter Olympics to the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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 mid-2017, Intel joined the self-driving car industry after joining forces with Mobileye.
2017: First 10nm Mass Production Delay
Intel delayed the mass production of their 10 nm products to 2017.
January 2018: Meltdown and Spectre Security Flaws Reported
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 Meltdown and Spectre security flaws.
June 21, 2018: Brian Krzanich Resigned as CEO
On June 21, 2018, Brian Krzanich resigned as CEO of Intel, and Bob Swan was named interim CEO as the Board began a search for a permanent CEO.
2018: Closure of Foundry Business
In 2018, Intel closed its foundry business due to manufacturing issues.
2018: Limited Release of Cannon Lake
In 2018, Intel released Cannon Lake (marketed as 8th-generation Core) in small quantities, the first microarchitecture under the 10 nm node.
2018: Removal From Fortune 500 Ranking
In 2018, Intel was removed from the Fortune 500 list after nearly a decade of being ranked among the largest United States corporations by revenue.
2018: Intel Sponsors 2018 Winter Olympics
In 2018, Intel's sponsorship of the Olympic Games commenced with the Winter Olympics.
2018: Surpassed by Samsung Electronics
In 2018, Samsung Electronics surpassed Intel as the biggest semiconductor chip maker by revenue, though Intel returned to its former position the year after.
2018: Second 10nm Mass Production Delay and Cannon Lake Release
Intel delayed the mass production of their 10 nm products to 2018, and released Cannon Lake in small quantities.
January 2019: Intel Invests in Israeli Chip Plant
In January 2019, Intel announced an investment of over $11 billion on a new Israeli chip plant, as told by the Israeli Finance Minister.
January 31, 2019: Bob Swan Named CEO
On January 31, 2019, Bob Swan transitioned from his role as CFO and interim CEO and was named by the Board as the seventh CEO to lead the company.
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: Decrease in Market Share 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.
2019: Release of Agilex FPGAs
In 2019, Intel released Agilex FPGAs, which are chips aimed at data centers and 5G applications.
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".
January 2020: Intel Employees in Arizona
As of January 2020, Intel had 12,000 employees in Arizona, marking a significant workforce presence in the state.
June 22, 2020: Apple Announces Transition to Arm-Based Processors
On June 22, 2020, Tim Cook announced that Apple would transition the company's entire Mac line from Intel CPUs to custom Apple-designed processors based on the Arm architecture.
September 2, 2020: Third Intel Logo Introduced
On September 2, 2020, the third logo was introduced. It removes the swirl as well as the classic blue color in almost all parts of the logo, except for the dot in the "i".
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
By November 2020, Apple unveiled the M1, its processor custom-designed for the Mac.
2020: Remake of Jingle for Visual Identity
Another remake of the Intel jingle debuted with Intel's new visual identity in 2020. The company has made use of numerous variants since its rebranding while retaining the mainstream 2006 version.
2020: Continued Use of Skylake Microarchitecture
Due to delays in shrinking the process node, Intel continued to use the Skylake microarchitecture with optimizations until 2020.
2020: Apple Transition to Apple Silicon
In 2020, Apple began transitioning away from Intel processors to their own Apple silicon for Macintosh computers.
2020: Introduction of Intel One Typeface
In 2020, Intel introduced Intel One as part of a new visual identity, replacing Intel Clear in most branding but used alongside it, while Neo Sans Intel was replaced in the logo.
2020: Reinstatement in Fortune 500 Ranking
In 2020, Intel was reinstated in the Fortune 500 list and ranked 45th, becoming the 7th-largest technology company in the ranking.
December 31, 2020: CO2e Emissions Reported
On December 31, 2020, Intel reported total CO2e emissions of 2,882 Kt, a 3.4% increase year-over-year, highlighting the company's environmental footprint and the need for sustainability efforts.
January 13, 2021: Pat Gelsinger Announced as New CEO
On January 13, 2021, Intel announced that Bob Swan would be replaced as CEO by Pat Gelsinger, effective February 15, marking a change in leadership.
March 2021: Mandatory Retirement Age Removed
In March 2021, Intel removed the mandatory retirement age for its corporate officers, signaling a change in company policy.
March 2021: Retirement Policy for CEOs
Prior to March 2021, Intel had a mandatory retirement policy for its CEOs when they reach age 65.
March 23, 2021: Pat Gelsinger Lays Out New Plans for Intel
On March 23, 2021, CEO Pat Gelsinger laid out new plans for Intel, including the IDM 2.0 strategy, investments in manufacturing facilities, use of internal and external foundries, and the creation of Intel Foundry Services (IFS).
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.
November 2021: Intel Recruits Centaur Technology Employees
In November 2021, Intel recruited some of the employees of the Centaur Technology division from VIA Technologies. The $125 million deal effectively acquired the talent and know-how of Centaur's x86 division.
December 2021: Intel to Take Mobileye Public
In December 2021, Intel announced its plan to take Mobileye automotive unit via an IPO of newly issued stock in 2022, while maintaining its majority ownership of the company.
December 2021: Intel to Build Chip-Packaging and Testing 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. This will expand the operations of its Malaysian subsidiary, creating more than 4,000 new Intel jobs and more than 5,000 local construction jobs.
2021: Continued Optimizations and Struggles with Process Node
From 2016 until 2021, Intel released more optimizations on the Skylake microarchitecture, but struggled to shrink their process node from 14 nm to 10 nm.
2021: Intel Reversed Course
In 2021, Intel reversed course under new CEO Pat Gelsinger and started hiring thousands of engineers.
2021: SK Hynix Acquisition and Optane Discontinuation
In 2021, SK Hynix acquired most of Intel's NAND memory business for $7 billion, and Intel 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 a single process node using Intel's 10 nm process (Intel 7) and a hybrid architecture.
2021: Pat Gelsinger's Tenure
Intel has seen a significant decline in stock value during his tenure since Pat Gelsinger's appointment in 2021.
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.
February 2022: Intel to Acquire Tower Semiconductor
In February 2022, Intel agreed to acquire Israeli chip manufacturer Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion.
March 2022: Intel Stopped Supplying the Russian Market
In March 2022, Intel stopped supplying the Russian market because of international sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War, impacting the company's global operations.
May 2022: Intel Acquires Siru Innovations
In May 2022, Intel announced that they have acquired Finnish graphics technology firm Siru innovations. This acquisition will have the firm join Intel's Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics Group.
May 2022: Ericsson and Intel Launch Tech Hub in California
In May 2022, it was announced that Ericsson and Intel have pooled to launch a tech hub in California to focus on the research and development of cloud RAN technology.
July 2022: Intel Ceases Future Optane Product Development
In July 2022, Intel disclosed in its Q2 earnings report that it would cease future product development within its Optane business, effectively discontinuing the development of 3D XPoint as a whole.
August 2022: Partnership with Brookfield Asset Management
In August 2022, Intel signed a $30 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management to fund its factory expansions.
2022: Convertible Debentures
In 1968 Rock offered $2,500,000 of convertible debentures to investors (equivalent to $21 million in 2022), convertible at $5 per share.
2022: Intel Drops Pentium and Celeron Naming Schemes
In 2022, Intel declared the discontinuation of the Pentium and Celeron naming schemes for entry-level processors.
2022: Initial Dropping of €1.06 Billion Fine
In 2022, the initial €1.06 billion fine imposed on Intel was dropped.
January 31, 2023: Pay Cuts and Benefit Reductions Announced
On January 31, 2023, Intel announced pay cuts affecting employees above midlevel, suspended bonuses and merit pay increases, and reduced retirement plan matching as part of $3 billion in cost reductions.
March 2023: Intel Company Status
As of March 2023, Status of Intel Company was reported
August 2023: Intel Terminates Tower Semiconductor Acquisition
In August 2023, Intel terminated the acquisition of Tower Semiconductor as it failed to obtain approval from Chinese regulators within the 18-month transaction deadline.
September 2023: Re-Imposition of Fine with Reduced Amount
In September 2023, a fine was re-imposed on Intel, but the fine was reduced to €376.36 million.
October 2023: Announcement of PSG Spin-off
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: Spin-off of Programmable Solutions Group Announced
In October 2023, Intel announced it would be spinning off its Programmable Solutions Group business unit into a separate company at the start of 2024, while maintaining majority ownership.
October 2023: Intel Confirms Use 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.
December 2023: Intel's Largest Shareholders
As of December 2023, Intel's top 10 largest shareholders were identified, reflecting the company's ownership structure and investor base.
December 2023: Unveiling of Gaudi3 AI Chip
In December 2023, Intel unveiled Gaudi3, an artificial intelligence (AI) chip for generative AI software, set to launch in 2024.
2023: Market Share Leader
As of 2023, Intel leads the x86 market with a 68.4% market share.
2023: Planned Construction Start in Germany
Construction of chip mega factories was planned for 2023.
2023: Revenue Contributions from Major Customers
In 2023, Dell accounted for about 19% of Intel's total revenues, Lenovo for 11%, and HP Inc. for 10%.
2023: Intel to Drop 'i' in Future Processor Markings
In 2023, Intel announced plans to remove the 'i' from future processor names, rebranding Core i9 to Core 9, while adding 'Ultra' to high-end processors like Core Ultra 9.
2023: "Intel Processor" Branding to Replace Pentium and Celeron
Starting in 2023, the "Intel Processor" branding replaced the previous Pentium and Celeron naming schemes for desktop and laptop entry-level processors.
May 2024: U.S. Department of Defense as a Large Customer
As of May 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense is another large customer for Intel.
June 4, 2024: Announcement of AI Chips for Data Centers
On June 4, 2024, Intel announced AI chips for data centers, the Xeon 6 processor, designed for better performance and power efficiency.
June 2024: Intel stopped development of factory
In June 2024, the company announced that it was stopping development on a Kiryat Gat-based factory in Israel.
August 2024: Announcement of Job Cuts
In August 2024, after posting $1.6 billion in losses for Q2, Intel announced that it intends to cut 15,000 jobs to save $10 billion in 2025.
September 2024: Potential Federal Grants for Semiconductor Production
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: Release of Lunar Lake Processors for AI PCs
On September 24, 2024, Intel released architecture details for its Lunar Lake processors for AI PCs.
November 1, 2024: Dow Jones Industrial Average Exit
On November 1, 2024, it was announced that Intel will drop out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on November 8.
December 1, 2024: Pat Gelsinger Retired
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: Pat Gelsinger Ousted as CEO
In December 2024, Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger was ousted amid ongoing struggles to revitalize the company.
2024: Postponement Construction Start in Germany
Construction of chip mega factories was postponed to late 2024.
2024: Intel Sponsorships with Riot Games and JD Gaming
In 2024, Intel maintained sponsorships valued at US$5 million annually with Riot Games and US$3.3 million with JD Gaming.
2024: Planned Spin-off of PSG
Intel announced in October 2023 that it will be spinning off PSG into a separate company at the start of 2024, while maintaining majority ownership.
2024: Planned Spin-off of Programmable Solutions Group
Intel plans to spin off its Programmable Solutions Group business unit into a separate company at the start of 2024, intending to seek an IPO within three years to raise funds.
2025: Remaining SK Hynix Transaction Expected
A remaining transaction worth $2 billion between SK Hynix and Intel related to the NAND memory business is expected in 2025.
2025: Expected Start of Chip Production in Ohio Facility
Intel expects the Ohio facility to begin producing chips by 2025.
2025: Target savings
Intel plans to reach its target of $10 billion in savings in 2025.
2027: Production Start in Germany
Production start in Germany is planned for 2027.
2030: Carbon Emission Reduction Target
Intel plans to reduce carbon emissions 10% by 2030 from a 2020 base year, signaling a commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
2030: Continued investment in existing and new Intel plants
Intel's $6 billion plan calls for continued investment in existing and new Intel plants until 2030.
2040: Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal
Intel aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, marking a significant long-term goal for environmental responsibility and sustainability.
