Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore left Fairchild to establish Intel in 1968. They were later joined by Andrew Grove and Leslie L. Vadász, bringing with them the MOS Silicon Gate Technology (SGT) developed at Fairchild.

Intel Corporation, also known as Integrated Electronics, was founded on July 18, 1968, by semiconductor pioneers Gordon Moore, Robert Noyce, and investor Arthur Rock. It played a key role in the rise of Silicon Valley and the development of microprocessor chips.

On July 18, 1968, Intel was founded.

In 1969, Intel invented the first microprocessor in the world, which was a significant achievement and paved the way for modern computing.

Intel released the 1103 in 1970, which was the first commercially available dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and became the bestselling semiconductor memory chip in the world by 1972.

Ted Hoff invents the microprocessor in 1970, a crucial development that paves the way for the advancement of technology and computing.

In 1971, Intel introduced the first microprocessor, the 4004, which revolutionized the industry. This innovation paved the way for Intel to dominate the market with faster and more advanced microprocessors.

Intel launches its first microprocessor, the 4004, marking a significant milestone in the history of semiconductor computer circuits.

Intel announced the 8008 processor, which was the first 8-bit processor with twice the performance as its predecessor, the Intel 4004. It had a clock speed of 500-800KHz, was 8-bit and single-core, and had 3,500 transistors using 10 micron manufacturing technology.

In 1973, Intel created one of the first microcomputers, marking a significant advancement in the development of personal computing technology.

Intel announced the Intel 8080 processor, which succeeded the 8008 processor. It was a significant advancement in processor technology.

In 1975, Intel introduced industry-standard bus architecture and experienced a significant leadership transition when Gordon Moore succeeded Robert Noyce as chief executive, marking a pivotal year of challenges and triumphs for the company.

The 8085 microprocessor was introduced in March 1976. It featured a clock rate of 3 MHz, 0.37 MIPS, and had a data bus width of 8 bits and an address bus of 16 bits. The 8085 was binary compatible downward with the 8080.

In 1977, Intel announced a significant step forward for telecommunications with the first single-chip codec and pioneered new technologies in magnetic bubble memories, contributing to the groundwork for a digital world.

Intel 8086 Processor was Intel's first commercial 16-bit processor and is considered to be the chip that launched the era of the successful x86 architecture family of processors.

In June 1979, the Intel 8088 Processor was released, powering the IBM 5150 and its clones. It was similar to the 8086 but had an 8-bit external data bus width.

In 1980, Intel debuted the industry-changing 8051 microcontroller, contributed to the creation of the Ethernet standard, and introduced the 8087 coprocessor and electrically erasable and programmable memory. The company also faced challenges from natural disasters.

On January 1, 1981, Intel introduced its first 32-bit microprocessor, the 43201, which marked a significant advancement in CPU technology. The new microprocessor featured a multi-chip architecture, a one terabyte virtual address space, and hardware support for fault tolerance.

The 80286 processor was introduced on February 1, 1982. It had clock rates ranging from 6 MHz to 10 MHz and 0.9 to 1.5 MIPS.

The Intel 80386DX Processor was released on October 17, 1982. It was Intel's first 32-bit processor with a 32-bit external bus and a 32-bit address bus. In the i386 processor family, the 'DX' stood for 'Double word eXternal' referring to the 32-bit external bus.

Robert Noyce's work and contribution to the development of Silicon Valley was highlighted in the article 'The Tinkerings of Robert Noyce: How the Sun Rose on the Silicon Valley' by Tom Wolfe, published in Esquire in December 1983.

In 1984, Intel introduced the 286 processor, created a new division dedicated to pursuing the power of supercomputing, and championed new national legislation to protect innovations in semiconductor design.

Moore approved the decision for Intel to act as the 'sole source' for the Intel 386 microprocessor, a pivotal move that solidified Intel's position in the microprocessor market.

The 80386DX, a 32-bit processor, was introduced on October 17, 1985 with clock rates of 16 MHz and 5 MIPS.

The 28-pin PLCC version of Intel 8243 was available for sampling in the first quarter of 1986, serving as an Input/Output Expander.

In 1987, Intel surged back into the black as the semiconductor industry finally recovered from a multiyear recession. The 386 processor continued its dominance, and Andy Grove rose to the office of CEO.

The i960, also known as 80960, was introduced on April 5, 1988. It featured a RISC-like 32-bit architecture and was predominantly used in embedded systems. It evolved from the capability processor developed for the BiiN joint venture with Siemens.

The Intel386SX, introduced on June 16, 1988, was the first x86 chip to handle 32-bit data sets. It reworked and expanded memory protection support, including paged virtual memory and virtual-86 mode, which were essential features for operating systems like OS/2, Linux, Windows, and macOS. It was first used by Compaq in the Deskpro 386 and played a crucial role in desktop computing.

Intel386 SX was introduced on January 16, 1989. It was a variant of 386SX intended for embedded systems and started up directly in 'protected mode'.

The i860, also known as 80860, was introduced on February 26, 1989. It featured a RISC 32/64-bit architecture and was used in the Intel iPSC/860 Hypercube parallel supercomputer. It also served as a mid-life kicker in the i870 processor, primarily providing a speed bump and some refinement/extension of the instruction set.

The Intel 80486DX Processor, part of the i486 processor family, was released on April 10, 1989. It featured an integrated math coprocessor and had an initial clock speed of 25MHz.

Intel processors running Linux have become prevalent in the server market, surpassing the use of expensive Sun machines.

The Intel 80386SL Processor, designed for laptops, was introduced on October 15, 1990. It was a low-power variant of the 80386DX processor with a built-in power management feature and a clock speed of 20-25MHz.

The 'Intel Inside' campaign expanded to Japan with the 'Intel in it' tagline and a promotional event at the Tokyo railway station dome on December 25, 1990.

On April 22, 1991, Intel released the 80486SX processor, which was a lower cost variant of the 80486DX with the internal floating point unit (FPU) disabled. The 'SX' designation indicated a 486 processor without an integrated math coprocessor.

The Intel486 DX, with a clock speed of 50 MHz and 41 MIPS, was officially introduced on June 24, 1991. It featured 1.2 million transistors at 1 μm and had a 32-bit bus width. This processor also included a math coprocessor on chip and had a level 1 cache of 8 KB.

The 80486SX with a clock rate of 25 MHz and 20 MIPS was introduced on September 16, 1991.

Intel released the 80486DX2 Processor with an initial clock speed of 50MHz, 32-bit, single-core design, and 1.2 million transistors, marking a significant advancement in computer processing technology.

On September 21, 1992, the 80486SX with a clock rate of 33 MHz and 27 MIPS was introduced.

Intel introduced the 80486SL Processor, specifically designed for laptops, featuring an initial clock speed of 20MHz, 32-bit, single-core design, and 1.4 million transistors, catering to the growing demand for portable computing devices.

The Intel Pentium Processor, designed for laptops, was a low-power variant of the 80486DX processor with an initial clock speed of 66MHz and 3.1 million transistors.

The Intel486 SL was officially introduced on March 7, 1994. It had a bus width of 32 bits, 1.4 million transistors at 0.8 μm, and addressable memory of 4 GB. It was used in notebook computers and belonged to Family 4 model 4.

Interview with Gordon Moore from Fairchild and Intel as part of The Silicon Genesis Interviews conducted on March 3, 1995 at Stanford University Libraries.

The Intel Pentium Pro Processor, released in November 1995, was a 6th generation x86 processor targeted towards servers, high-end workstations, and supercomputers with an initial clock speed of 200MHz.

In 1996, Intel introduced the video phone and Wired for Management initiative, allowing PC users to connect in innovative ways, while also flexing its muscles as a force in both technology and culture through collaborations with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Smithsonian.

On January 8, 1997, Intel introduced MMX (MultiMedia eXtension) support, which included features such as 16 KB L1 instruction cache, 16 KB data cache, and a system bus clock rate of 66 MHz.

Intel Pentium II Processor was released on May 7, 1997, with an initial clock speed of 300MHz and 32-bit, single-core architecture.

On June 2, 1997, Intel introduced the 233 MHz variant, expanding the range of processor speeds available to consumers.

On January 12, 1998, Intel introduced the 133 MHz variant and expanded the mobile processor range to include 166 and 266 MHz variants.

On June 29, 1998, the Pentium II Xeon was introduced.

On January 5, 1999, the 450 MHz processor with 1 MB and 2 MB L2 cache was introduced, marking a significant advancement in processor technology.

On February 26, 1999, the P6-based core with Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) was introduced, bringing significant improvements to processing capabilities.

On April 5, 1999, the 333 MHz mobile processor was introduced.

On May 17, 1999, the 550 MHz variant of the P6-based core with Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) was introduced, further enhancing the processing speed and capabilities.

On August 2, 1999, the 500 MHz processor was introduced.

On October 25, 1999, the PIII Xeon was introduced, featuring 9.5 million transistors at 0.25 μm or 28 million at 0.18 μm, with L2 cache options of 256 KB, 1 MB, or 2 MB Advanced Transfer Cache (Integrated).

On January 4, 2000, the 533 MHz processor was introduced.

On February 14, 2000, the 450 MHz mobile processor was introduced.

XScale, a 32-bit RISC microprocessor based on the ARM architecture, was introduced on August 23, 2000. It had many variants, including the PXA2xx applications processors, IOP3xx I/O processors, and IXP2xxx and IXP4xx network processors.

On July 2, 2001, Intel introduced the 1.6 and 1.8 GHz chips using 0.18 μm process technology. These chips were used in full-size and light mobile PCs.

On August 27, 2001, Intel introduced the 1.9 and 2.0 GHz chips using 0.18 μm process technology called Willamette. These chips were also used in PCs.

On January 7, 2002, Intel introduced the Pentium 4 processors with speeds of 2 GHz and 2.20 GHz, utilizing the 0.13 μm process technology Northwood A.

On April 2, 2002, Intel introduced the Pentium 4 processor with a speed of 2.4 GHz, utilizing the 0.13 μm process technology Northwood A.

The Intel Pentium M Processor was launched on March 12, 2003, with clock speeds ranging from 1.7 to 2.26GHz. It featured a 32-bit single-core architecture and had 77 to 140 million transistors.

Hondo 1.4 GHz, 4 MB cache, dual-core MCM was introduced in Spring 2004 as part of the Pentium 4F series, featuring Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology and compatibility with AMD's AMD64 architecture.

Prescott-2M, built on 0.09 μm (90 nm) process technology, was introduced on February 20, 2005, with model numbers ranging from 2.8 to 3.8 GHz as part of the Pentium 4F series.

In June 2005, Steve Jobs announced that Apple would be transitioning from PowerPC architecture to Intel's x86 processors for its Macintosh computers. This move was considered a win for Intel and was met with skepticism from analysts.

The dual-core Xeon 7000 series was introduced on November 1, 2005. It featured a dual-core version of Irwindale with 4 MB of L2 cache (2 MB per core) and 2.8 GHz processing speed.

Apple announced the first Mac computers containing Intel CPUs, marking the beginning of the transition to Intel processors.

On January 16, 2006, Intel introduced the Pentium D processor, which was a dual-core microprocessor with enabled Hyper-Threading technology. It also featured a 800 MHz front-side bus.

On May 23, 2006, the Dempsey processor was introduced with a 65nm process, featuring dual-core Xeon 5000 series, MP version of Presler, 667 MT/s or 1066 MT/s FSB, and 4 MB of L2 cache (2 MB per core) with LGA 771 (Socket J).

On June 26, 2006, Intel introduced security features such as Execute Disable Bit, TXT (Trusted Execution Technology), enhanced security hardware extensions, and iAMT2 (Intel Active Management Technology) for remotely managing computers. These features aimed to enhance the security and manageability of Intel processors.

On June 27, 2006, Intel announced the sale of its XScale processor business to Marvell Technology Group for approximately $600 million. This strategic move allowed Intel to focus on its core x86 and server businesses.

On July 27, 2006, Intel released the Core 2 family, which was based on the Intel Core microarchitecture and emphasized power efficiency and processing capacity.

On August 29, 2006, the Tulsa processor was introduced with a 65nm process, featuring dual-core Xeon 7100-series, an improved version of Paxville MP, and 667 MT/s or 800 MT/s FSB.

On December 13, 2006, Intel introduced the Xeon 5120, 5110, and 5148LV processors. These processors were designed for server and workstation use, featuring quad-core technology and support for dual CPU systems.

In the second quarter of 2007, the Stealey 0.09 μm (90 nm) process technology was introduced, offering advancements in processor technology.

In July 2007, the European Commission accused Intel of engaging in anti-competitive practices, particularly against AMD. The allegations included providing preferential prices to computer makers buying most or all of their chips from Intel, paying computer makers to delay or cancel the launch of products using AMD chips, and providing chips at below standard cost to governments and educational institutions.

In September 2007, South Korean regulators accused Intel of breaking antitrust law, leading to a fine of US$25.5 million for taking advantage of its dominant position to offer incentives to major Korean PC manufacturers on the condition of not buying products from AMD.

On November 17, 2008, Intel released several variants of the Core i7 processor, including the 975 (extreme edition), 965 (extreme edition), 960, 950, 940, 930, and 920. These processors offered varying clock speeds and Turbo Boost capabilities.

The Core i5 (1st generation) was introduced on September 8, 2009. It featured 4 physical cores/4 threads, 32+32 KB L1 cache, 256 KB L2 cache, and 8 MB L3 cache. It also utilized the 45 nm process technology.

On November 4, 2009, New York's attorney general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp, alleging that the company used illegal threats and collusion to dominate the market for computer microprocessors.

On November 12, 2009, AMD agreed to drop the antitrust lawsuit against Intel in exchange for $1.25 billion, leading to an agreement that ended the legal disputes between the two companies.

The Intel Core i3 Processor was released on January 7, 2010. It featured a clock speed of 2.93 - 3.07GHz, 64-bit architecture, and 2 cores with 382 million transistors, manufactured using 32 nm technology.

On March 16, 2010, Intel introduced the Intel Core i7 Mobile processor family, featuring variants such as 990X Extreme Edition, 980X Extreme Edition, and 970. These processors were built on 45 nm process technology and included features like 4 physical cores, Hyper-Threading, and Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

On July 22, 2010, Dell agreed to a settlement with the SEC to pay $100 million in penalties resulting from charges related to its agreement with Intel to receive rebates in exchange for not using chips manufactured by AMD.

In February 2011, Intel commenced the construction of a new microprocessor manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona, which was completed in 2013 at a cost of $5 billion. This facility, known as Fab 42, is a significant part of Intel's production infrastructure.

In April 2011, Intel initiated a pilot project with ZTE Corporation to produce smartphones using the Intel Atom processor for China's domestic market, marking Intel's entry into the smartphone industry.

The Sandy Bridge microarchitecture Pentium processors, featuring 32 nm process technology, 2 physical cores/2 threads, 3 MB L3 cache, and 624 million transistors, were introduced in May 2011.

In July 2011, Intel announced the acquisition of Fulcrum Microsystems Inc., a company specializing in network switches, as part of its strategic expansion in the technology sector.

In October 2011, Intel reached a deal to acquire Telmap, an Israeli-based navigation software company, further expanding its technological portfolio.

In July 2012, Intel agreed to buy shares of ASML Holding NV to accelerate the development of wafer technology and lithography, aiming to advance semiconductor manufacturing.

Ivy Bridge (Core i3 3rd generation) was released in September 2012. It featured 22 nm tri-gate transistor process technology and introduced several improvements in terms of performance and power efficiency.

In July 2013, Intel confirmed the acquisition of Omek Interactive, an Israeli company specializing in gesture-based interfaces, enhancing Intel's capabilities in perceptual computing experiences.

In September 2013, Intel announced the acquisition of Indisys, a Spanish natural language recognition startup, to strengthen its artificial intelligence technology.

The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) was established in October 2013, with Intel being part of the coalition aiming to make Internet access more affordable in the developing world. This initiative was led by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and involved other major tech companies like Facebook and Google.

In June 2014, the General Court rejected Intel's appeal against the European Commission's verdict, upholding the €1.06 billion fine imposed on Intel for anti-competitive practices.

In December 2014, Intel bought PasswordBox, further expanding its portfolio in the technology and security sector.

Intel, alongside other industry leaders, founded the OpenFog Consortium to promote interests and development in fog computing, showcasing Intel's involvement in advancing computing technologies.

In the second quarter of 2016, Intel introduced the Broadwell-E processors, featuring 14nm process technology, 6–10 physical cores/12–20 threads, and 15–25 MB L3 cache, with socket 2011-v3 LGA and 4-channel DDR4-2133/2400 support.

In August 2016, Indian officials of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) parked garbage trucks on Intel's campus and threatened to dump them for evading payment of property taxes between 2007 and 2008, to the tune of ₹340 million (US$4.3 million). Intel had reportedly been paying taxes as a non-air-conditioned office, when the campus in fact had central air conditioning. Other factors, such as land acquisition and construction improvements, added to the tax burden. Previously, Intel had appealed the demand in the Karnataka high court in July, during which the court ordered Intel to pay BBMP half the owed amount of ₹170 million (US$2.1 million) plus arrears by August 28 of that year.

In December 2016, Maxine Fesberg announced her resignation as the CEO of Intel Israel, which marked a significant leadership change within the company's Israeli operations.

In January 2017, Yaniv Gerti assumed the position of chief executive officer (CEO) of Intel Israel, succeeding Maxine Fesberg, signifying a new leadership era for Intel's operations in Israel.

In March 2017, Intel announced the acquisition of Mobileye, an Israeli developer of 'autonomous driving' systems, for US$15.3 billion, signaling its entry into the autonomous vehicle technology sector.

The Intel Core i9 Processor was released in May 2017. It introduced advanced features and performance improvements compared to its predecessors.

In early January 2018, it was reported that all Intel processors made since 1995 have been subject to two security flaws dubbed Meltdown and Spectre, leading to performance impact and the need for software patches.

On January 18, 2019, Intel disclosed three new vulnerabilities affecting all Intel CPUs, named 'Fallout', 'RIDL', and 'ZombieLoad', allowing a program to read sensitive information and leak data from other processes and virtual machines.

On January 31, 2019, Swan transitioned from his role as CFO and interim CEO and was named by the Board as the seventh CEO to lead the company.

On March 5, 2020, computer security experts reported another Intel chip security flaw, with the systematic name CVE-2019-0090, affecting nearly all Intel chips released in the past five years.

During Apple's annual WWDC, Tim Cook announced the transition of the company's entire Mac line from Intel CPUs to custom Apple-designed processors based on the Arm architecture over the course of the next two years.

Intel reported total CO2e emissions for the twelve months ending December 31, 2020, at 2,882 Kt (+94/+3.4% y-o-y) and plans to reduce carbon emissions by 10% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.

On January 13, 2021, Intel announced that Swan would be replaced as CEO by Pat Gelsinger, effective February 15.

CEO Pat Gelsinger laid out new plans for Intel, including a new strategy called IDM 2.0, investments in manufacturing facilities, and the launch of Intel Foundry Services. Plans also included a partnership with IBM and the announcement of a new event for developers and engineers called 'Intel ON'.

On March 30, 2021, Intel released the 11th-generation Core desktop processors (codenamed 'Rocket Lake'), fabricated using Intel's 14 nm process and based on the Cypress Cove microarchitecture.

Intel selected New Albany, Ohio, as the site for a major new manufacturing facility, with plans to begin producing chips by 2025. The company also chose Magdeburg, Germany, as a site for two new chip mega factories, creating 10,000 new jobs.

In February 2022, Intel agreed to acquire Israeli chip manufacturer Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion, further strengthening its semiconductor capabilities.

In May 2022, Intel announced the acquisition of Finnish graphics technology firm Siru Innovations, expanding its expertise in GPU software and silicon building blocks.

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.

Intel signed a $30 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management to fund its recent factory expansions, with Intel funding 51% of the cost of building new chip-making facilities in Chandler.

As part of $3 billion in cost reductions, Intel announced pay cuts affecting employees above midlevel, suspended bonuses and merit pay increases, and reduced retirement plan matching.

On October 17, 2023, Intel launched the iterative refresh of Raptor Lake-S desktop processors, known as the 14th generation of Intel Core. These CPUs feature ECC memory support only when paired with a motherboard based on the W680 chipset.

On January 9, 2024, Intel launched the iterative refresh of Raptor Lake-HX mobile processors, known as the 14th generation of Intel Core.

Intel plans to introduce a 1nm process (10A) in 2027, and also aims for fully AI-automated factories with 'Cobots'.