One interesting aspect of the recent product showcases by Intel is that the foundations of Panther Lake and 18A were laid down by former CEO Pat Gelsinger.
Intel’s New Announcements Reflect Former CEO Pat Gelsinger’s Vision for Foundry Dominance
The announcements made by Intel over the past week proved to be highly optimistic regarding the company's future, particularly for its foundry division. We took a deep dive into Panther Lake , Intel's first 18A-based product, along with Clearwater Forest Xeon CPUs and an update on the company's Fab 52 in Arizona . Team Blue was hyping up the announcements following Tech Tour 2025, and the official unveiling clearly showed us that the firm has found the direction it wants to go. However, there's another important aspect to both PTL and 18A, wh