Apple May Partner with Intel for Future M-Series Chip Manufacturing Using 18A Process
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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple may partner with Intel again to manufacture its lowest-end M-series chips using Intel's 18A process technology, potentially starting with M6 or M7 chips in mid-2027. This would mark a limited return to Intel collaboration after Apple's transition to its own custom-designed chips.
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· 3 pulledApple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M-series chip as early as mid-2027.
Kuo said Apple plans to utilize Intel's 18A process, which is the 'earliest available sub-2nm advanced node manufactured in North America.'
If this rumor proves to be accurate, Intel could supply Apple with M6 or M7 chips for future Mac models.
While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in...
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