Microsoft Will Use Intel to Manufacture Home-Grown Processor
Feb 21, 2024 - bloomberg.com
Intel Corp. has secured Microsoft Corp. as a client for its custom chip manufacturing business, a significant achievement in its ongoing turnaround strategy led by CEO Pat Gelsinger. Microsoft intends to utilize Intel’s 18A manufacturing technology to produce a forthcoming chip that Microsoft has designed internally.
The two companies, at a recent event, did not disclose the specific product. However, Microsoft has recently revealed plans for two proprietary chips: a computer processor and an artificial intelligence accelerator.
Key takeaways:
Intel Corp. has secured Microsoft Corp. as a customer for its custom chip business.
This represents a significant achievement in Intel's turnaround effort under CEO Pat Gelsinger.
Microsoft will use Intel’s 18A manufacturing technology to produce a chip that Microsoft designed in-house.
While the specific product has not been identified, Microsoft has recently announced plans for two in-house chips: a computer processor and an artificial intelligence accelerator.
