Intel Begins Production on Upgraded 18A-P Chips Amid Rising CPU Demand

Intel has started initial production of its upgraded 18A-P process node, designed to improve efficiency and performance. This development is part of Intel's broader turnaround strategy under CEO Lip-Bu Tan following the ousting of former CEO Pat Gelsinger in 2024. The company aims to expand its foundry business as demand for CPUs driven by AI continues to surge.

By Daniel Howley · Technology Editor Wed, June 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance · June 16, 2026, 21:00 UTC

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Topics: 18A-P process node AI demand foundry business Intel

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