Intel acknowledges stumbles in its high-end desktop PC processor production, delving into yield issues and performance concerns of the 18A series, while discussing the projected launch of the Panther Lake lineup.

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Intel, the tech giant, is gearing up for the release of its latest product lineup, with Coral Rapids set to join the ranks, according to unnamed sources. This announcement comes as Intel prepares to ramp up production of its Core Ultra 200-series 'Lunar Lake' processors.

The company is also optimistic about its Nova Lake CPU, rumoured to boast up to 52 cores, and is hopeful that it will outpace rival offerings in the second half of 2026. However, Intel faces challenges in improving yields with its 18A process technology for products such as Panther Lake CPUs, the foundry business, Nova Lake desktop CPU, and next-generation data center products.

In the server market, Intel is relying on its 18A-based Diamond Rapids processors to slow down AMD's expansion, but Coral Rapids is expected to further improve its position. The company's Panther Lake CPUs, planned for release this year, have faced yield issues due to performance tweaks on the 18A process technology. More SKUs of Panther Lake CPUs will be released in the first half of 2026, with a volume ramp expected to occur throughout the year.

Intel's CFO, David Zinsner, admitted that the company's CPUs for higher-end desktop systems are less competitive compared to AMD's Ryzen 9000-series offerings. He also acknowledged that the Panther Lake CPUs for higher-end desktop systems did not perform well this year, contributing to a poor showing in the high-end desktop market.

The successful ramp of 18A is a crucial step in Intel's recovery in the data center market, a space that will take years for Intel to fully regain. The majority of Intel shipments for the year and early next will be Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake products.

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Intel acknowledges stumbles in its high-end desktop PC processor production, delving into yield issues and performance concerns of the 18A series, while discussing the projected launch of the Panther Lake lineup.