Intel: 18A Process Boasts Low Defect Rate; Potential Customers Lining Up
Monday, September 9, 2024
Intel's 18A (1.8nm) process is reportedly exceeding expectations, prompting the cancellation of the 20A (2nm) Arrow Lake processor. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger highlighted the process's impressive defect density at a recent conference. The first products using 18A are expected to launch in 2025, with potential customers such as Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Defense showing interest.