Intel says 18A-P has entered risk production, with 9% higher performance at equal power

At the VLSI Symposium on June 16, 2026, Intel Foundry said 18A-P, the first performance enhancement of the 18A family, has entered risk production on the timeline it gave customers in 2025. Intel cites 9% higher performance at equal power or 18% lower power at equal performance versus 18A. The release gives no yield data and does not mention 14A.

• 18A-P entered risk production on the 2025 customer timeline
• Performance: +9% at equal power, or -18% power at equal performance (vs 18A)
• No yield figures disclosed