Intel has entered preliminary discussions with AMD about a foundry partnership that could utilize its 18A and 14A manufacturing processes, according to Semafor. The potential collaboration carries political weight as the Trump administration holds a stake in Intel and works to strengthen American chip manufacturing. Industry observers note that companies partnering with Intel may gain favorable standing with the administration in future negotiations.
AMD previously worked with Intel on the 2018 Kaby Lake-G lineup, which integrated AMD graphics technology with Intel processors. Analysts suggest AMD might shift some CPU production to Intel foundries, potentially moving EPYC Venice processors from TSMC to the 18A node. The viability of these partnerships depends heavily on Intel successfully launching its 18A process with strong yield rates and performance metrics.
AMD previously worked with Intel on the 2018 Kaby Lake-G lineup, which integrated AMD graphics technology with Intel processors. Analysts suggest AMD might shift some CPU production to Intel foundries, potentially moving EPYC Venice processors from TSMC to the 18A node. The viability of these partnerships depends heavily on Intel successfully launching its 18A process with strong yield rates and performance metrics.
