Intel’s performance-enhanced 18A-P process enters risk production — drop-in 18A upgrade promises 9% performance improvement at iso-power, cuts thermal resistance by 40%
Intel has advanced its performance-enhanced 18A-P semiconductor process into risk production, a stage preceding mass manufacturing. This upgrade to the existing 18A node offers a 9% performance boost at consistent power levels or an 18% power reduction at equivalent performance. The 18A-P process is backward compatible with 18A designs and introduces new transistor options, including the W3P with "Power Boost" technology, aiming to enhance speed and reduce thermal resistance. AI
