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Evolution of Intel Processors

From the humble 4004 to the powerful Core series, Intel's processors have driven innovation in computing for decades. This
presentation explores key milestones in Intel's journey, showcasing their groundbreaking technologies and lasting impact.
The birth of Intel: 1971 and
the 4004 chip

First Microprocessor Early Applications


The Intel 4004, released in 1971, Initially designed for a
marked a significant breakthrough programmable calculator, the
in computing. It revolutionized the 4004's impact extended beyond
industry by integrating the entire its intended purpose. It paved the
CPU onto a single silicon chip. way for the widespread adoption
of microprocessors in various
applications.
The rise of the x86
architecture: 8086 and
beyond
1 8086 (1978)
The Intel 8086 introduced the x86 architecture, becoming
the foundation for future generations of processors. Its
16-bit architecture offered significant improvements in
processing power.

2 80286 (1982)
The 80286 enhanced the x86 architecture, offering virtual
memory capabilities, a critical step towards modern
operating systems.

3 80386 (1985)
The 80386, with its 32-bit architecture, brought significant
advancements in performance and memory management,
setting the stage for the PC revolution.

4 80486 (1989)
The 80486 continued the evolution of x86, integrating the
math coprocessor on the chip and boosting overall
performance for demanding applications.
Milestones in processor performance: 386, 486,
Pentium
Intel 386 (1985) Intel 486 (1989) Intel Pentium (1993)
Introduced the 32-bit architecture, Integrated the math coprocessor, The first Pentium processor marked a
enabling more powerful applications significantly enhancing performance new era in computing, featuring a
and improved memory management. for scientific and engineering tasks. superscalar architecture that boosted
performance through parallel
processing.
The Pentium era: Focusing on speed and
efficiency
1 Pentium II (1997) 2 Pentium III (1999) 3 Pentium 4 (2000)
Introduced MMX technology, Introduced SSE (Streaming SIMD Emphasized clock speed,
designed for multimedia and Extensions) instructions, reaching speeds of over 3 GHz,
graphics acceleration, improving boosting performance for 3D but also saw the rise of multi-
performance for games and graphics and multimedia core processors in the coming
video editing. processing. years.
The Core revolution:
Introducing multi-core
processors
Core Duo (2006)
1 Introduced dual-core processors, significantly increasing
processing power by executing tasks simultaneously.

Core 2 Duo (2006)


2 Further improved performance, with a focus on power
efficiency and thermal management.

Core i7 (2008)
3 Introduced the first quad-core processors, taking multi-
core processing to a new level.
Recent advancements: i3, i5,
i7, i9, and beyond
Core i3 Core i5
Entry-level processors for Mid-range processors offering
everyday computing tasks, enhanced performance for
providing a balance of demanding tasks like gaming
performance and affordability. and video editing.

Core i7 Core i9
High-performance processors Flagship processors for
for demanding applications, extreme performance,
offering the best balance of designed for demanding
speed, power, and efficiency. workloads like professional
video editing and gaming.
The future of Intel: Innovations and challenges
ahead
1 AI and Machine Learning 2 Quantum Computing 3 Sustainability
Intel is investing heavily in AI and Intel is exploring quantum Intel is committed to developing
machine learning, developing computing, a potential leap more energy-efficient
processors specifically designed forward in computational power, processors, reducing their
for these emerging technologies. with the potential to revolutionize environmental impact and
various industries. promoting sustainability.

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