Intel(US:INTC) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-09 04:24Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights that while Samsung and TSMC have not yet mass-produced 2nm chips as promised, Intel has successfully mass-produced 1.8nm chips, which are more advanced than the 2nm offerings from its competitors [1][3]. - Intel officially launched the third generation of its Core Ultra processors, codenamed Panther Lake, at CES 2026, utilizing the Intel 18A process node, which corresponds to a 1.8nm technology [3][5]. - The Core Ultra 300 series boasts significant performance improvements over the previous 288V series, with single-core performance exceeding 40%, multi-core performance also exceeding 40%, and graphics performance up by 77% compared to the previous generation [5]. Group 2 - Intel's resurgence is attributed to its CEO, Pat Gelsinger, who implemented drastic measures including layoffs of over 20,000 employees and the elimination of unprofitable business segments, focusing on core CPU and GPU operations [7][9]. - The company secured substantial funding, including $8.9 billion from the U.S. government, $5 billion from NVIDIA, and $2 billion from SoftBank, which helped streamline its operations and enhance its market position [9]. - Intel's market value surged by 80% last year, indicating a recovery in its business and a significant competitive edge over TSMC and Samsung with the introduction of its 1.8nm chip technology [9].