Apr 30, 2025 12:09:00

Intel unveils 14A process outline, 15-20% performance per watt improvement over 18A

Intel announced its new product roadmap at the

Direct Connect 2025 event held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, revealing the features of process nodes such as '14A', '14A-E', '18A-P', and '18A-PT'.

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Below is the product roadmap newly released by Intel. It was revealed that 14A and 14A-E are scheduled to appear in 2027, and it was also revealed that 18A-P, a derivative of 18A, will appear in 2026 and 18A-PT in 2028.

Chips manufactured with 14A and 14A-E have 15-20% better performance per watt than chips manufactured with 18A. In addition, compared to 18A, the chip density is 1.3 times higher, and power consumption is reduced by 25-35% for the same performance. In addition, a technology called 'Turbo Cells' is also incorporated, which helps improve operating frequency and optimize power efficiency.

The 18A-P is an upgraded version of the 18A's backside power delivery technology '

PowerVia ' to its second generation, delivering up to 8% improved performance per watt compared to the 18A.

Additionally, Intel also announced that it will partner with Taiwan-based semiconductor manufacturing company

UMC to manufacture 12nm process semiconductors.