Intel 18A Reportedly Secures Orders from NVIDIA, Broadcom

According to a report from Wccftech, Intel's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing process, Intel 18A, is preparing for mass production and is already securing significant traction both internally and externally. Notably, several prominent ASIC developers—including NVIDIA, Broadcom, and others—are actively collaborating with Intel to design next-generation chips using the Intel 18A process node.

Industry sources confirm that these companies have a positive outlook on Intel 18A’s potential, positioning Intel as a formidable contender against TSMC in the race for leadership in cutting-edge process technologies.

Intel itself aims to integrate Intel 18A across 70% of its future internal products. This marks a strategic pivot toward greater reliance on in-house manufacturing capabilities, reducing dependence on external foundries like TSMC. The company's upcoming Nova Lake CPU cores, for instance, are expected to leverage Intel 18A rather than being fully manufactured externally, showcasing Intel's growing confidence in its own process technology.

Externally, Intel has already delivered early 18A chip samples to key partners for validation. Feedback from these initial tests has been overwhelmingly positive. Intel is currently working closely with technology leaders such as NVIDIA, Broadcom, Faraday Technology, and IBM to ensure the new node meets strict industry standards. The participation of these global innovators signals strong interest in Intel's roadmap, especially as companies look to diversify their supply chains and tap into Intel's robust U.S.-based wafer fabrication capacity.

Intel 18A incorporates RibbonFET gate-all-around transistors for precise current control and PowerVia backside power delivery—an industry-first innovation. These technologies contribute to a 5–10% improvement in density and cell utilization, while also reducing resistance and improving power delivery efficiency by up to 4%. Compared to the Intel 3 node, Intel 18A offers a 15% boost in performance per watt and a 30% increase in transistor density.

Intel plans to debut Intel 18A in its Panther Lake client processors and Clearwater Forest server processors, with initial products expected to be unveiled by the end of the year and commercial availability projected in 2026.