Intel 2008-2014: A Decade of Giants – From Atom to Broadwell

This article recounts Intel's key developments from 2008 to 2014. From launching the low-power Atom processor to enter the mobile market, to releasing high-performance Nehalem and Sandy Bridge architectures to solidify its PC dominance, and finally adopting the 22nm FinFET process and 14nm Broadwell architecture to lead the technology trend, Intel experienced a decade of both glory and challenges. During this period, the company underwent several restructurings, acquired McAfee, and launched important projects such as Ultrabook and Thunderbolt. Despite setbacks in the smartphone market, Intel remained a leader in PC, server, and other markets, laying the foundation for future development.