Intel’s Panther Lake (AI PC client processor) and Clearwater Forest (server processor) have successfully exited fabrication and booted operating systems, just two quarters after tape-out. Featuring Intel 18A’s RibbonFET and PowerVia technology, these processors are now moving to packaging, testing, and mass production, with market release expected in 2025.
Intel announced that its lead products on the Intel 18A process, Panther Lake (AI PC client processor) and Clearwater Forest (server processor), have exited fabrication and successfully powered on and booted operating systems. This milestone comes just two quarters after tape-out, marking a major achievement for the company. Tape-out signifies the completion of chip design, readying it for manufacturing.
The Intel 18A process integrates RibbonFET gate-all-around transistors and PowerVia backside power technology, promising better performance and power efficiency. With the complete fabrication phase, these processors are moving towards secondary packaging, testing, and mass production. Expect these advanced processors to be in production by 2025.
