The Panther stalks: Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs set to take off in Oregon, company reveals, and cutting-edge 18A process is on track

Intel is gearing up to release its high-performance and power-efficient Core Ultra 3-series 'Panther Lake' processor to compete with rivals like AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple in the laptop market. The processors will be fabricated on Intel's cutting-edge 18A node, incorporating innovative technologies like RibbonFETs and PowerVia for future scaling and efficiency gains. While initial production will be in Oregon, Arizona fabs are expected to ramp up in Q1 to improve yields and reduce costs. Intel aims for a predictable 7% monthly yield improvement for Panther Lake, signaling stability in the production process.