Intel Doesn’t Expect to Outsource Its First 7-Nanometer Processors, Which Are Set for Release in 2023

[Tsing]

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There has been plenty of speculation about Intel outsourcing CPU manufacturing to rivals such as TSMC, but recent comments made by incoming CEO Pat Gelsinger suggest that the company will likely continue leveraging internal fabs for its most cutting-edge processors. Gelsinger, who spoke during yesterday’s earnings webcast, revealed that he has looked into Intel’s 7-nanometer technology and is confident enough in the process to keep things in-house. That said, outsourcing is still very much on the table for other products.



“Based on initial reviews, I am pleased with the progress made on the health and recovery of the 7nm...

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[noko]

Price and when actually readily available? Not looking good. Still if AMD cannot supply the demand which looks the case, Intel will just ride it out and hit back hard. As for outsourcing, what foundry could even remotely supply the demand Intel is use to and also supply other customers? Maybe their GPU line can use a outside foundry while the CPUs use the 10nm and 7nm process whenever ready.

 

[Uvilla]

No outsourcing, good.
Wish to see even more investment though tbh.