Intel allegedly forcing PC makers to adopt pricey 18A CPUs despite limited demand
According to supply chain sources cited by Nikkei Asia, the primary reason behind Intel's move is supply constraints affecting its older 7nm-class processors, driven largely by surging...
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Hardware Industry intel cpu Intel may be forcing PC makers to buy its newer 18A chips by cutting off the old ones Much of the limited Intel 7 capacity is being allocated to higher-margin enterprise products By Kishalaya Kundu May 19, 2026, 13:08 Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The big picture: Intel is reportedly pushing PC manufacturers in the US, China, and Taiwan to adopt its more expensive new 18A-based processors instead of the cheaper Intel 7-based Alder Lake, Raptor Lake, and Arrow Lake CPUs. The company has apparently stopped supplying the older chips to the consumer market and is instead allocating its limited Intel 7 capacity toward manufacturing data center products for enterprise customers.
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