However, Tan is willing to put his own money on the line to align his interests with those of the company and its future. While the new CEO will be getting generous stock options and performance-based stock units, Tan has said he will be purchasing $25 million worth of INTC stock within 30 days of his start date.

There is a difference, most grilling aficionados know, between the steak and the sizzle. Chip stock Intel (INTC) has had plenty of sizzle in