Intel is pushing PC partners to adopt its 18A chips, even forcing costly redesigns, according to industry sources. The company appears to be aggressively shifting supply away from older manufacturing nodes.
PC maker received only 30 of 100 ordered Intel 7 CPUs
A PC maker ordered 100 Intel 7 CPUs but received only 30, including 10 18A chips. Intel reportedly threatened to supply 18A chips to another customer if the first did not accept them. This suggests Intel may be facing capacity constraints on its Intel 7 node.
Analysts have claimed that Apple signed an agreement with Intel for an 18A-P M7 chip and a 14A smartphone chip. Neither Apple nor Intel has confirmed this information.
Intel has not commented on the reported supply tactics or the alleged Apple deal. The company's plans for 18A remain a subject of industry speculation.
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