Forward-looking: After being beaten by AMD in introducing the first, truly 64-bit instruction set in the x86 CPU world, Intel is now trying to get ahead of its historical competitor by working on a ...

Editor's take: Intel is navigating a pivotal moment in its decades-long history. The company that invented the CPU is currently without a CEO, laying off thousands of workers, and losing ground to AMD ...

Intel and Advanced Micro Devices have created an advisory group, including members from other technology companies such as Google, Microsoft MSFT-1.37%decrease; red down pointing triangle and Meta ...

Explore the 2026 ARM vs x86 battle—comparing processor architecture, CPU performance, and energy efficiency to reveal which chip design leads modern computing innovation. Pixabay, kenchan4 The ...

Thirty years ago, on June 8, 1978, Intel Corp. introduced its first 16-bit microprocessor, the 8086, with a splashy ad heralding “the dawn of a new era.” Overblown? Sure, but also prophetic. While the ...

Try to investigate the differences between the x86 and ARM processor families (or x86 and the Apple M1), and you'll see the acronyms CISC and RISC. It's a common way to frame the discussion, but not a ...