Investing.com -- Intel's microprocessor market share has fallen to its lowest level since 2002, according to Citi analysts, who cited new data from Mercury Research on 4Q24 microprocessor shipments.

As NPR marks its 50th anniversary, we look back at an innovation that also changed the world in 1971: the unveiling of the first commercially produced microprocessor.

Citi maintained its Neutral ratings on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC) following microprocessor market share data for Q2 2025.