Microsoft's upcoming custom chip will be made by Intel

  • Microsoft is partnering with Intel to produce a custom chip.
  • The chip will be manufactured using Intel’s latest 18A (1.8nm) fabrication process.
  • The chip is expected to be released in 2025.
  • This chip could potentially be the next-gen Cobalt CPU.
  • Intel’s 18A process offers improved voltage regulation and lower resistance, enabling faster logic and lower power consumption.
  • Intel Foundry, the division responsible for manufacturing the chip, already has clients like MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Amazon.
  • Microsoft’s decision to produce its own chip follows a trend of tech companies, like Apple, moving away from third-party options.

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