32nm microprocessors

Revolutionizing How We Use Technology—Today and Beyond

In another world's first, Intel has demonstrated its 32nm logic process with a functional SRAM packing more than 1.9 billion second generation high-k metal gate transistors. It's a monumental step towards delivering 32nm microprocessors in 2009—and a great leap towards developing significant density, performance, and power improvements beyond today's 45nm technology.
And, what are these 1.9 billion transistors? They're the tiny switches that process the ones and zeroes that make up our digital world. They enable Intel to continue to deliver record-breaking PC, laptop and server processor speeds. And they're all packed onto a single memory cell nearly half the size of the 45nm cell—which means, for example, that Intel will be able to deliver more cores on the same die and more cache for even greater performance in the future.

We're developing beyond the speed of Moore's Law

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a chip doubles about every two years. And, Intel has kept up with that pace. In fact, this SRAM milestone is several months ahead of schedule.
Intel's unique position allows use of "Design for Manufacturability" (DFM) techniques to co-optimizing product design and manufacturing disciplines.
Intel's DFM was key to the early ramp of 45nm logic technology—and one of the catalysts for bringing revolutionary innovations to market faster than ever before.

The future of 32nm microprocessors—your future

The digital age is transforming the way we live, work, and communicate. And with this breakthrough in 32nm logic technology, you can expect more in the future—a lot more. Like faster processor speeds, greater computing capability, improved functionality, and more sophisticated applications.
While others aren't scheduled to deliver on this technology until much later, you'll be seeing it just around the corner from Intel. Our 32nm microprocessors are right on track to make a breakthrough debut in 2009.

Introduction to Intel's 32nm process technology
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• Press release: Get more on the world's first 32nm logic technology

Industry papers and presentations

Intel disclosed numerous technical details about its 32nm process at the International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) conference in December, 2008