"Intel unveiled its Core Ultra series 3 processors on Thursday, the first client chips built on its 18A process node and manufactured in Arizona, as enterprises gear up for a wave of PC refreshes driven by Microsoft's October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10. The Panther Lake platform delivers up to 180 platform TOPS for AI workloads through a balanced design that distributes processing across CPU, GPU, and neural processing units. Systems are expected to reach broad availability in January 2026, Intel said in a statement."
"Intel emphasized its domestic manufacturing capability during the announcement. CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company is "entering an exciting new era of computing" enabled by semiconductor advances, highlighting US production at Fab 52 in Chandler, Arizona, as central to Intel's strategy. The 18A node incorporates RibbonFET transistor architecture and PowerVia backside power delivery, with Intel claiming approximately 15% better performance per watt and 30% improved chip density compared to its Intel 3 process."
Intel launched the Core Ultra series 3 processors as the first client chips on its 18A process node, manufactured at Fab 52 in Chandler, Arizona. The Panther Lake platform provides up to 180 platform TOPS for AI workloads via a balanced design that distributes tasks across CPU, GPU, and neural processing units. Systems are slated for broad availability in January 2026. Intel claims the 18A node uses RibbonFET and PowerVia to deliver roughly 15% better performance per watt and 30% improved chip density versus Intel 3. Analysts say enterprise buyers remain unconvinced that on-device AI justifies higher investment, though many still purchase AI-capable hardware.
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