That was when they believed they'd stay 3 generations on the same process node.
Now it's more like Process-Archictecture-Optimization-Increased Clock Speed And Power Consumption-We Don't Know What We're Doing Anymore
Also, you're right about the complexity. Intel's 10nm process is likely far more complex (more steps) than Samsung's 7nm EUV process, or even TSMC and GloFlo's 7nm DUV processes, which is why it's taking them so long.
In retrospect, Intel becoming a "manufacturer for ARM chip companies" seems laughable now, doesn't it?
Now it's more like Process-Archictecture-Optimization-Increased Clock Speed And Power Consumption-We Don't Know What We're Doing Anymore
Also, you're right about the complexity. Intel's 10nm process is likely far more complex (more steps) than Samsung's 7nm EUV process, or even TSMC and GloFlo's 7nm DUV processes, which is why it's taking them so long.
In retrospect, Intel becoming a "manufacturer for ARM chip companies" seems laughable now, doesn't it?