Moore's Law is the observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years. Proposed in 1965 by Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Intel, it initially predicted a yearly doubling, which he revised to every two years in 1975. Moore's Law isn't a law of nature, but rather an empirical relationship and observation of a long-term trend.
Over the years, Moore's Law has become a self-fulfilling prophecy, driving companies to push the limits of what's achievable and fueling innovation in the semiconductor industry. This exponential growth has led to computers and other devices becoming more powerful, smaller, and cheaper to manufacture, making technology more accessible. As of 2025, a commercially available processor with a high transistor count is the GB202 graphics processor, boasting over 92.2 billion transistors. While the pace of scaling a single chip is slowing, innovation continues through hyperconnectivity, big data, and AI applications.
