Intel CFO confirms that 14A will be more expensive to use than 18A — Intel expects 14A fabrication process to offer 15-20% better performance-per-watt or 25-35% lower power consumption compared to 18A

Intel's CFO confirms that the 14A fabrication process will be more expensive than the upcoming 18A, due to the use of ASML's advanced lithography machine. The 14A process is expected to offer 15-20% better performance-per-watt and 25-35% lower power consumption compared to 18A, featuring innovations like RibbonFET 2 and Turbo Cells. Intel needs external customers to justify the higher costs of 14A, as the company may cancel the node if it doesn't secure significant customers. The use of High-NA EUV lithography in 14A will increase wafer costs but enhance chip performance.