Intel 18A-P reaches risk production: more performance, better thermals, and a second chance for the foundry strategy (opens in new tab)

With Intel manufacturing announcements, it is now worth paying closer attention to the wording. “On track,” “production-ready,” and “risk production” can sound like the same progress in a press release, but in semiconductor manufacturing they mean distinctly different things. On June 16, 2026, Intel reported a clear milestone: Intel 18A-P has entered risk production. The […]