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Gelsinger's departure marks a poignant moment for a company that has long been a titan in the semiconductor industry. He was brought on board a few years ago to spearhead Intel's recovery and innovation strategy, particularly in light of increasing competition from companies like AMD and ARM. Gelsinger, an engineer with deep roots in Intel's history, had aimed to separate Intel’s integrated business model to bolster its chip manufacturing and design capacities. However, despite his efforts, the industry is now questioning whether Intel is moving fast enough to keep pace with its rivals.