Intel’s Aging 7nm Process Creates CPU Supply Crunch, Forces Data Center Prioritization
Intel faces significant production constraints as its Intel 7 manufacturing process struggles to meet demand for both consumer and data center processors. The company is reportedly prioritizing high-margin server chips, which could lead to tighter supplies and higher prices for consumer CPUs. Industry-wide substrate shortages compound the challenges.
Intel is grappling with an unexpected manufacturing bottleneck as its aging Intel 7 process technology becomes the company’s new production constraint, according to recent industry analysis. The situation has forced difficult allocation decisions that favor profitable server processors over consumer chips.