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Intel 18A-P enters risk production, promises 9% performance boost

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Intel announced that its enhanced 18A-P process node has entered risk production, as stated at the 2026 VLSI Symposium in Hawaii. The node, first unveiled at Intel Foundry Direct Connect 2025, is optimized for data center CPUs and AI/HPC semiconductors. Intel claims a 9% performance improvement at iso-power and a 40% reduction in thermal resistance compared to the base 18A node.

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Key facts

  • Intel's enhanced 18A-P process has entered risk production, laying the groundwork for full production ramp in the coming months.Confirmed by multiple sources · Tom's Hardware, Tom's Hardware Italia
  • The 18A-P process is a drop-in upgrade from the standard 18A node, promising a 9% performance improvement at iso-power.Reported by a single source · Tom's Hardware
  • The 18A-P process reduces thermal resistance by 40%.Reported by a single source · Tom's Hardware
  • Intel Foundry updated its production roadmap during the VLSI Symposium 2026, confirming the 18A-P risk production.Reported by a single source · Tom's Hardware Italia

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