Intel ousted CEO Pat Gelsinger over the weekend , capping a tumultuous nearly four-year tenure at what was America's leading semiconductor company before its stock price and market share collapsed.

Explore the challenges, his ambitious vision, and what lies ahead for the tech giant as it seeks to reclaim its edge.

Mr Gelsinger, 63, has assured both investors and US officials, who are subsidising Intel’s turnaround, that his manufacturing plans remain on track. But the full results will not be known until 2025, when the company aims to bring a flagship laptop chip back into its own factories.