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Intel's 18A gambit: the chip that could save a semiconductor giant

As of May 2026: Leading Intel's PC chip strategy and Panther Lake launch

Intel just shipped its first client processors built on 18A, the most advanced semiconductor process ever made in America. The Core Ultra Series 3 chips, unveiled January 5 at CES 2026, went on sale globally January 27 with over 200 PC designs, offering 60% faster performance and 27-hour battery life.

Updated May 19