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Intel 14A moves closer to production as PDK 0.9 becomes available — plans to release PDK 1.0 in the first quarter of 2027

Chipmaker targets early 2027 for version 1.0 of its advanced manufacturing kit

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Intel 14A moves closer to production as PDK 0.9 becomes available — plans to release PDK 1.0 in the first quarter of 2027

Intel has achieved a key technical milestone for its upcoming 14A manufacturing node with the availability of process design kit 0.9, ahead of a planned 1.0 release in early 2027. The company stated that the next-generation process is tracking in line with yield and performance projections. The roadmap highlights the foundry division's progress towards restoring its competitive edge in cutting-edge fabrication.

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This summary was written by the GPU Data Hub desk from reporting published by Tom's Hardware on 3 Nov 2026, 15:20. Read the full article at the original publisher.

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