Recent #Intel news in the semiconductor industry

10 months ago
➀ Intel kicked off its CES 2025 keynote with a focus on creating world-class products across consumer and data center portfolios.➁ The company discussed the Intel Core Ultra 200 series, emphasizing performance and power efficiency.➂ Intel highlighted its vPro technology and introduced the vPro Fleet services for remote remediation and fleet-wide issue resolution.
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➀ Intel's next-generation Nova Lake and Razer Lake CPU architectures have been revealed in the Linux kernel; ➁ Nova Lake is expected to be the Core Ultra 400 series for desktops, while Razer Lake targets laptops; ➂ Nova Lake will likely use Intel's 14A or TSMC's 2nm process, debuting in 2025.
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➀ The ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 13) Aura Edition offers an impressive lightweight design, strong performance, and a great keyboard, but falls short in battery life compared to competitors. ➁ It features an Intel “Lunar Lake” Core Ultra processor, a 2.8k OLED display, and is tested against 12 MIL-STD durability tests. ➂ Despite its thin profile, it provides ample ports and excellent build quality.
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➀ TSMC is expected to have the best 2nm process by the end of the year, with 60% yields on a GAA process in mass production in Q4 2025. ➁ Samsung is aiming for a Q4 launch for production on 2nm but won't optimize BSPD until 2027. ➃ Intel is also targeting a 2nm process with BSPD and GAA, despite 10% yields reported. ➄ Rapidus, a dark horse, is hoping to have its first 2nm prototype chips out this April with production by the end of the year and mass production in 2027.
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➀ The article discusses the current state of server technology in 2025, including CPU core counts, networking speeds, SSD and HDD capacities, server memory, and AI-specific GPUs. It mentions the latest offerings from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and others. ➁ It highlights the trends in server technology, such as the increasing number of CPU cores, the rise of 400Gbps networking, and the growth in SSD capacities. ➂ The article also touches on the future of server technology, including the expected advancements in CPU performance, networking, and storage.
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➀ The first images of Intel's upcoming budget Arrow Lake CPUs have leaked, revealing an integrated heat spreader (IHS) smaller than the one used for other Core Ultra 200 Series chips; ➁ The smaller IHS could potentially affect compatibility with LGA 1851 motherboards; ➂ The chips are manufactured in Vietnam, indicating a shift in Intel's production strategy.
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➀ Intel's Foundry Services (IFS) division is struggling with low wafer yields and projected cumulative losses. ➁ Selling IFS could provide Intel with $30 billion to focus on core operations, but might hinder IDM 2.0 strategy. ➂ The decision hinges on whether Intel should continue investing in IFS or sell it to reduce financial risks.
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