Intel's recent product announcements, including Panther Lake and the 18A chip, reflect the vision of former CEO Pat Gelsinger, who aimed to establish Intel as a dominant foundry player with innovative technologies like PowerVia and RibbonFET. These products are the culmination of Gelsinger's efforts to revitalize Intel's manufacturing capabilities, although current leadership under CEO Lip-Bu Tan is expected to influence future developments like the 14A node.
Intel's upcoming Panther Lake lineup, set for early 2026 release, is expected to feature 30% higher power efficiency and 50% better performance in data-intensive tasks compared to Lunar Lake, driven by the adoption of the 18A node, marking a significant step in Intel's mobile platform development.
Intel's upcoming 'Panther Lake' microarchitecture, based on the 18A process node, is set for a deep dive presentation on October 9, with a full launch expected at CES 2026. The product marks Intel's significant investment in advanced manufacturing, with initial limited shipments of 18A wafers already underway. The lineup will include low-power and high-performance SKUs, featuring various core configurations and integrated Xe3 graphics, with final specifications to be announced at the launch.
