The Rise of the GPU and Visual Computing
Graphics processing units (GPUs) were originally developed to handle graphics rendering for video games and computer displays. GPUs are specialized...
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A Brand that Built the Digital World
Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor company and a pioneer of the microprocessor. Founded in 1968 by Andy Grove,...
The Next Frontiers for Computing Chips
Over the past 50 years, advances in integrated circuit technology have fueled exponential progress in computing power, enabling ubiquitous technologies...
The Brain of the Computer
The central processing unit, or CPU, is the electronic "brain" of a computer. It executes the instructions of computer programs...
Intel’s Race to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Intel pioneered the microprocessor 40 years ago, with the launch of its first 8086 CPU in 1978. Since then, Intel...
The Underdog Challenging Intel’s Dominance
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a leading producer of x86-compatible processors and graphics chips. Founded in 1969, AMD has long...
The Evolution of Computer Chips
Computer chips, or integrated circuits (ICs), have gone through an incredible evolution over the past decades. From its humble beginning...
Major Brands in the Semiconductor Industry
The semiconductor industry has been dominated by a few leading chipmakers over the decades. In the early days of computing,...
