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The Most Important Intel Panther Lake Updates Are the Least Talked About - I'll Explain

Intel's Panther Lake CPUs deliver over 50% faster CPU and graphics performance using 18A process with new transistor and power delivery tech for laptops and edge devices.

  • This year, Intel Corporation unveiled Panther Lake, its Core Ultra Series 3 and first client product built on the 18A node, moving to high-volume production at Fab 52, Chandler, Arizona.
  • As part of reshoring efforts, Intel is producing 18A at Fab 52 in Chandler, Arizona, as part of its $8.5B domestic investment to strengthen US manufacturing.
  • The chips offer up to 16 Cougar Cove P-cores and Darkmont E-cores with Xe3 integrated graphics up to 12 cores, boosting CPU performance more than 50% over the prior generation.
  • First SKUs are scheduled to ship this year, with broad availability targeted next year as Fab 52 ramp over six months tests Intel's 18A yields against TSMC's N2.
  • After losing ground to rivals in recent years, Panther Lake aims to help Intel regain market share backed by Nvidia's $5B, SoftBank's $2B investments, and $8.5B CHIPS funding.
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