Intel is set to release two new variants of its 18A process node, tailored for broader applications and AI accelerators. Originally aimed at high-performance uses, the node will enter production with the Panther Lake family of processors later this year. The first variant, 18A-P, offers an 8% performance per watt boost, ensuring an easy transition for customers. The second, 18A-PT, is designed for stackable silicon chip architectures that enhance communication and power delivery, reflecting Intel's commitment to meet soaring demand for domestic semiconductor production.
At the x86 titan's Foundry Direct Connect 2025 event on Tuesday, SVP and GM of Intel Foundry Kevin O'Buckley teased a concept AI accelerator which will sandwich a load of speedy SRAM tiles between an AI accelerator or CPU die and a base die built on 18A-PT.
The first of these is called 18A-P, and promises another 8 percent performance per watt improvement over the base 18A node.
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