Intel is possibly the most important chipmaker in the US, having pioneered semiconductor manufacturing for more than half a century while giving us some of the best processors ever made along the way.
Whether it’s in the best laptop or the best computer for the home or office, odds are that there is an Intel processor inside it. It is one of the few companies in the world that have the chip-making foundries necessary to produce semiconductors, and so it is a major player on the processor scene regardless of how its latest processors hold up against the competition, all of whom have to look for a foundry to produce their chips.
Founded in 1968 by Gordon Moore (of Moore's Law fame), Robert Noyce, and Arthur Rock, Intel has been a pillar of the digital age since its inception and its chip manufacturing capabilities put it in a special category among chipmakers. It is currently led by CEO Pat Gelsinger.
Latest about Intel
Hell freezes over: AMD may team up with Intel to produce chips - but I don't expect Intel foundries to push out Ryzen CPUs anytime soon
Intel and AMD are reportedly exploring a possible foundry arrangement which could see it produce some of AMD's chips.
Which GPU is best for content creation? Well, Nvidia seems to have all the answers to that question, but Intel is the dark horse
Nvidia dominates rendering and editing, AMD delivers selective strengths, and Intel surprises in AI benchmarks while struggling with broader stability.
Reports claim Intel approached Apple for collaboration and investment - I predict that the rest of the Magnificent 7 will get the same call before the end of the year
Prior to securing a $5 billion stake from Nvidia, Intel reportedly spoke with Apple and TSMC, and many predict other Magnificent 7 firms will be next.
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Windows 11 bug that stopped some Intel PCs from getting the 24H2 update is fixed – but it took a whole year
Can't get the Windows 11 24H2 update on your Intel PC? You should be able to now as audio bug is finally fixed.
Intel reportedly approached Apple, TSMC for investment before Nvidia deal
Intel also reportedly approached TSMC and Apple for investment.
Intel could take a huge leap ahead of AMD in gaming GPUs, with multi-frame generation potentially on the horizon
Intel's recent partnership with Nvidia may worry some gamers, but it seems like Team Blue still has big plans for its Arc desktop GPUs.
Hoping for some big Black Friday laptop deals? Intel CPU price hikes could scupper your plans
Market forces seem to be conspiring against notebook manufacturers right now.
