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Some of the key events about Intel
- 1968Founded as Integrated Electronics Corporation, pioneering semiconductor manufacturing
- 1971Introduced the world's first commercially available microprocessor, the Intel 4004
- 1976Engaged in anticompetitive practices against rival microprocessor manufacturers
- 1978Released the 8086 processor, launching the x86 architecture that would dominate personal computing
- 1985Exited the DRAM market to focus on microprocessors, a pivotal strategic decision
- 1993Launched the Pentium processor, significantly advancing personal computer performance
- 1994Discovered a flaw in the Pentium processor's floating-point unit, initially downplaying its significance
- 1997Introduced the MMX technology, enhancing multimedia capabilities in processors
- 1999Introduced a controversial processor serial number feature, raising privacy concerns
- 2003Released the Centrino mobile technology platform, revolutionizing laptop performance and battery life
- 2005Paid $1.25 billion to settle a patent dispute with AMD over alleged anticompetitive practices
- 2006Introduced the Core microarchitecture, dramatically improving processor efficiency and performance
- 2006Announced massive layoffs of 10,500 employees worldwide
- 2008Developed high-k metal gate transistor technology, enabling continued Moore's Law scaling
- 2009Fined €1.06 billion by the European Commission for anti-competitive practices against AMD
- 2011Discovered a design flaw in the Sandy Bridge chipset, leading to a recall and $700 million loss
- 2017Revealed major security vulnerabilities (Meltdown and Spectre) in its processors
- 2018Celebrated 50 years of innovation, having shipped over a billion PC and server processors
- 2018CEO resigned due to a past consensual relationship with an employee, violating company policy
- 2020Lost its position as America's most valuable chipmaker to Nvidia
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