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Expanding Moore�s Law Can One Engineer's Prediction Transform an Entire Industry? Yes.
Expanding Moore's Law

Over a quarter of a century ago, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed that the number of transistors on a given piece of silicon would double every couple of years. Dubbed "Moore's Law," this observation describes an exponential growth in transistor density resulting in increased performance and decreased cost.

Intel applies the principles of Moore's Law like no other company, providing more powerful, innovative products that do more for less money. As a result, business has better and faster access to market data, improved resource management, and higher worker productivity. Home users enjoy realistic games, create movies, and connect with people around the world.

Discover how Intel continues to make Moore's Law a reality by developing breakthroughs that extend its relevance, and applying innovations that expand its impact.

Read about "Expanding Moore's Law."

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Gordon Moore Gordon Moore forecasted the rapid pace of technology innovation in 1965. Today, "Moore�s Law" remains valid.
What is Moore's Law?

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors available to build or to populate a silicon-based integrated circuit will double every couple of years. Achieving this exponential growth in transistor density requires ever-shrinking transistor size. In turn, this steady reduction results in the decreased cost and increased performance of silicon-based devices built with these smaller transistors.

Intel's steady stream of breakthroughs and innovations has turned a prediction for the future into the production of the present. By applying the principles of Moore�s Law like no other company, Intel has consistently delivered both lower costs and increased performance and capabilities.

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