Intel Taps TSMC for 2nm Chips, Nova Lake CPUs with Up to 52 Cores on the Horizon
Summary
Intel is reportedly tapping TSMC's cutting-edge 2nm process for its upcoming Nova Lake CPUs, which are rumored to feature up to 52 hybrid cores and a new LGA1954 socket, marking a shift in Intel's strategy to dual-source its high-end processors from TSMC and its own fabs.
Key Points
- Intel has reportedly placed orders with TSMC for its 2nm N2 process technology, likely for Nova Lake CPUs
- Nova Lake is rumored to feature up to 52 hybrid cores and transition to a new LGA1954 socket
- Intel will dual-source Nova Lake, with high-end parts using TSMC N2 and lower-end parts using Intel's 18A process