Intel to adopt TSMC's next-gen 2nm process for upcoming Nova Lake CPUs

Something to look forward to: Upcoming chips from Intel, Apple, and AMD will utilize next-gen semiconductors featuring gate-all-around (GAA) transistors. While Intel is set to debut its own 18A process incorporating GAA later this year, reports suggest that the company's CPUs slated for 2026 will actually be among the first to adopt TSMC's version of the technology. Intel plans to build its upcoming Nova Lake CPUs on TSMC's forthcoming 2nm semiconductor process node, according to Economic Daily News. If accurate, next year's desktop PCs could be among the first devices to feature 2nm technology, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. Both TSMC and Intel declined to comment on the report, however the Taiwanese chipmaker is expected to begin 2nm trial production at its Hsinchu plant soon, aiming to improve yield rates ahead of mass production in the second half of the year. TSMC's 2nm node, which will utilize GAA transistors to reduce power leakage and enhance performance, is also expected to p ... Read full article.