【环球网科技综合报道】11月20日消息，据TechPowerUp报道，英特尔副总裁约翰·皮策（John Pitzer）近日对外披露，基于18A制程工艺的"Panther Lake"处 理器良率正以每月7%的速度持续提升。这一增长节奏与行业健康爬坡预期保持一致，有效回应了此前关于该工艺"良率低迷"的相关传闻。 据介绍，若延续过去7至8个月的良率提升曲线，英特尔有望在不增加单芯片成本的前提下，逐步扩大"Panther Lake"处理器的产能规模，为后续批量生产奠 定基础。约翰·皮策表示，英特尔已找到可预测的良率提升路径，对本季度推出的相关新品充满信心，并计划在2026年1月举办的CES展会上公布更多技术与 产品详情。 值得关注的是，约翰·皮策还提及14A制程工艺的开发进展。该工艺在相同开发阶段的推进速度优于18A工艺，不仅能让英特尔更早、更充分地获取外部客户 反馈，其PDK（工艺设计套件）成熟度也更高。未来，14A工艺将采用第二代GAAFET（全环栅晶体管）技术，并搭载背面供电方案，进一步提升芯片性能 与能效。（纯钧） ...

Core Viewpoint - Intel's new CEO, Pat Gelsinger, is planning a significant strategic shift in the contract manufacturing business, focusing on advanced process technologies to secure major customer orders, contrasting sharply with the previous CEO's approach [1][2] Group 1: Strategic Adjustments - The new strategy may expose Intel to billions in asset write-down risks due to challenges in promoting the 18A process technology, which has faced market resistance [1] - Since taking over in March, the new CEO has initiated multiple cost-cutting measures, with a consensus forming by June that the heavy investment in the 18A process may not yield expected returns [1][2] - Intel is shifting its focus to the more advanced 14A process, which is seen as a potential competitor to TSMC's current offerings, and is preparing to approach major clients like Apple and Nvidia [2] Group 2: Financial Implications - Intel is projected to incur a net loss of $18.8 billion in 2024, marking a significant financial downturn for the company, which has already experienced its first annual loss since 1986 [2] - The company has committed to producing specific 18A process chips for Amazon and Microsoft, indicating that some orders will remain unaffected by the strategic changes [3] Group 3: Internal Decision-Making - The board is currently deliberating on whether to completely abandon the external sales of the 18A process, with a decision expected to be submitted for review soon [2] - The management team is focused on strengthening the roadmap, rebuilding customer trust, and improving financial performance, indicating a proactive approach to the challenges faced [2]