英特尔18A制程获英伟达等巨头制造测试

Group 1 - Intel has received positive testing results for ASIC chips produced using its 18A process, which were sent to partners earlier than expected [1] - Intel's new CEO, Pat Gelsinger, is accelerating wafer fabrication and plans to achieve a 70% internal process utilization rate, with collaborations with major companies like Nvidia and Broadcom [3] - Nvidia is considering using Intel's foundry services for gaming CPUs, indicating a potential shift in manufacturing partnerships within the semiconductor industry [3] Group 2 - Intel reported Q1 2025 revenue of $12.7 billion, unchanged from the previous year, but net losses increased by 115$800 million [4] - CEO Gelsinger acknowledged the need for improvement in the company's operations, citing feedback about being perceived as slow and overly complex [4] - Intel plans to lay off over 20% of its workforce, exceeding 20,000 employees, to streamline processes and enhance efficiency [4]