Intel Bets on 18A Manufacturing to Reclaim PC Market With Panther Lake

Intel’s new Panther Lake processor marks a major milestone in the company’s race to regain dominance from AMD. Built using its 18A manufacturing process, the chip integrates CPU and GPU into a unified system-on-chip design for AI-driven, high-performance laptops. Promising 50% faster performance than Lunar Lake, Panther Lake also showcases Intel’s push to restore its manufacturing edge. Production ramps up this year, with broad availability expected in January 2026.