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Intel's Nova Lake May Use TSMC N2P and N2X Processes, Report Says
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors may use a combination of Intel's 18A and TSMC's advanced N2P and N2X processes, potentially expanding Intel's reliance on TSMC's 2-nanometre technology for high-performance CPUs and AI applications. This shift could improve Intel's supply chain flexibility and its competitive position in processor manufacturing.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Intel's shift to diverse TSMC advanced nodes means you must reassess your chip supply dependencies and partnerships this quarter to avoid bottlenecks and seize new collaboration chances.
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