Intel’s Panther Lake Ushers in 18A Era Amid Stock Dip
Intel shares slipped 0.59% to $37.21 following the unveiling of Panther Lake processors, marking a pivotal shift in U.S. chip manufacturing. The 18A process-driven chips promise 50% performance gains for AI PCs and robotics, with volume production slated for 2026.
The Arizona fab expansion underscores Intel's bet on domestic advanced chipmaking. Panther Lake's 16-core architecture and Xe graphics target AI workloads, though markets reacted cautiously to the long-term roadmap.