Moore's Law predicted it, and history delivered.
From 2,300 to 114,000,000,000

Explore how the number of transistors in microchips has doubled approximately every two years since 1971, transforming our digital world.

2300 Transistors in Intel 4004 (1971)
114B Transistors in Apple M3 Max (2023)

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Apple M3 Max

Year: 2023
Transistors: 114 billion
Process: 3nm

Apple's most powerful chip featuring a 12-core CPU and up to 40-core GPU, manufactured on TSMC's advanced 3nm process technology.

Understanding Moore's Law

The Original Observation

In 1965, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles about every two years, while the cost of computers is halved over the same period.

Exponential Growth

This exponential growth has driven the incredible advancement in computing power, from room-sized computers to smartphones more powerful than supercomputers of the past.

Future Challenges

As we approach physical limits of silicon-based transistors, the industry is exploring new materials, 3D architectures, and quantum technologies to continue this trend.