Intel Foundry Demonstrates First Arm-Based Chip on 18A Node – HotHardware
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- Intel Foundry showcased an Arm-based SoC named Deer Creek Falls on its 18A node.
- Deer Creek Falls features a three-tier CPU core configuration similar to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 line, including energy-efficient, power-optimized, and highest-performance cores.
- The SoC includes two PCIe controllers, four memory channels, and supports AArch64, confirming its Arm architecture.
- Intel's move to manufacture an Arm-based SoC aims to attract external customers, as more companies design Arm chips than x86-64 processors.
- The demonstration included performance optimization tools, countering rumors that Intel lacked such resources for customers.
- Intel has closed off the 18A node for external customers, possibly using Deer Creek Falls to attract interest in its upcoming 14A node.
- Reports suggest Apple and NVIDIA are in talks with Intel to evaluate its 14A node, which could be a significant win for Intel's foundry business.