"2007 was a breakthrough year for innovation at Intel. We realized the benefits of our investments in new products and our ongoing efforts to drive efficiencies. We entered 2008 with the best combination of products, silicon technology, and manufacturing leadership in our history."

 

 

 

Financial results for 2006 and thereafter include the effects of share-based compensation. Financial results for years up to and including 2001 include the effects of goodwill amortization. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This Annual Report to Stockholders contains forward-looking statements, and actual results could differ materially. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ are set forth in the "Risk Factors" section and throughout our 2007 Form 10-K, which is included in this Annual Report.

 

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40 years of moving technology forward

Since it was founded in 1968, Intel has been challenging the status quo. Each new generation of Intel processors offers higher performance, better energy efficiency, and more capabilities—unlocking new possibilities for people around the world. Shown left to right are five generations of Intel processors: 45nm Hi-k metal gate Intel^® Core™2 processor (2007); Intel^® Pentium^® 4 processor (2000); Intel^® Pentium^® processor (1993); Intel386™ processor (1985); and 4004 microprocessor (1971).