Intel's Advanced Chip Bet: Can In-House Making Match Taiwan's Foundries

Intel began shipping processors built on its new 18A chip-making process on June 1, incorporating advanced transistor and power technologies. The move signals confidence in manufacturing after earlier delays. The real test: whether Intel's vertically integrated model—design and manufacturing under one roof—can compete with specialized foundries like TSMC, and whether other chip makers will trust Intel with their most advanced designs.