This document provides an overview of Intel microprocessors from the 4004 in 1971 to the Pentium processors of the 1990s. It discusses the history of computing from mechanical calculators to early mainframes and microprocessors. The key Intel processors are described, including the 8086/8088, 80286, 80386, 80486 and Pentium families. The document outlines the evolution of features like integrated circuits, memory addressing, and instruction sets across processor generations. It provides context on the development of computer architecture and programming languages.