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Intel's Nova Lake to use 18A-P node; Panther Lake capacity shifts to data center CPUs

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Intel has confirmed that its upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors will utilize the advanced 18A-P manufacturing node, with more details expected at CES in January. The company also announced plans to repurpose production capacity from its Panther Lake CPUs to increase the output of Granite Rapids data center processors. Despite a projected decline in the PC market, Intel anticipates gaining market share and sees a long-term positive outlook for its client business. AI

IMPACT This news is primarily about CPU manufacturing technology and data center hardware, with limited direct impact on AI operations.

RANK_REASON Intel announces new manufacturing node for upcoming CPU and shifts production capacity. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Intel's Nova Lake to use 18A-P node; Panther Lake capacity shifts to data center CPUs

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jake Roach ·

    Intel confirms Nova Lake will use advanced 18A-P node, more details at CES — company says it's taking Panther Lake capacity offline to build more Granite Rapids data center CPUs

    Intel's next-gen Nova Lake desktop processors will be the first client product to use Intel's enhanced 18A-P node, CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed in the company's Q3 2026 earnings call.

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