Architecture & Silicon Technology

Architecture & Silicon Technology

In the age of Moore's Law, Intel has delivered architecture and silicon technology with amazing transistor counts—as many as two billion and growing. With steady gains in energy efficient performance, and innovative uses of new materials, our innovations continue to enable industry leading firsts.
Microarchitecture ›
Microarchitecture

By continuously introducing new microarchitectures, Intel is creating great leaps in energy efficient performance that enable new form factors at home, in the office, and on the go.

* Intel's smallest chip: Intel® Atom™ processor
* Nehalem: next-generation dynamically scalable microarchitecture
* Learn more about Intel® microarchitecture

Silicon technology ›
Silicon technology

Transforming the way we experience computing at the silicon level, Intel is developing new technologies that use innovative materials for ever smaller, faster, and more energy efficient processors and processor technology.

* The world's first 32nm logic technology
* New hafnium-based Intel® 45nm process technology
* Learn more about Intel® silicon technology

Tick-tock

Intel's tick-tock model is delivering rapid technology innovation on a reliable timeline.

* See how it works

Innovations for a healthier planet

Intel has moved to lead-free and halogen-free products for a healthier planet.¹

* Find out how

Moore's Law

Gordon Moore predicted the number of transistors to double about every two years.

* Discover Moore's Law