Winning Tesla With 14A Is a Big Boost for Intel's Foundry Business, as CEO Points Out Multiple 18AP/14A Customer Engagements

Intel says its 18AP and 14A process nodes are drawing strong outside interest, signaling momentum in its foundry turnaround.

Tesla has confirmed it will use Intel’s 14A process for the planned TeraFab project, a notable customer win for Intel.

CEO Lip-Bu Tan said Intel expects more design commitments in 2026 and 2027, while preferring partners to announce deals themselves.

The Tesla deal and broader engagement suggest Intel’s next-gen manufacturing push is gaining credibility against rival foundries.