This insightful Intel video explains how CPUs are made, in words you can actually understand

From the concept stages all the way to store shelves.

- BRAD CHACOS

Yes, computer processors work. But have you ever wondered how they work? Recently, Intel published a fascinating animated video outlining “key concepts and their roles in chip manufacturing.” The chatty “Chip” spokesprocessor that walks you through the video brings up memories of the cringeworthy Clippy introduced by Microsoft in Office 97 (go.pcworld.com/clpy; and killed in 2014 [go.pcworld.com/kl14]), nevertheless, it’s well worth spending five minutes to watch it if you’ve ever been interested in how the brain of your computer comes to life.