Intel confirms Nova Lake will use advanced 18A-P node, more details at CES — company says it's taking Panther Lake capacity offline to build more Granite Rapids data center CPUs
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake desktop processors will be the first client product to use the enhanced 18A-P node, CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed during the company's Q3 2026 earnings call.
The confirmation came during Intel's Q3 2026 earnings call, where Tan highlighted the significance of Nova Lake as the first client product utilizing the advanced 18A-P manufacturing node. This represents a strategic advancement in Intel's processor technology for desktop systems.
Additionally, the company's chief financial officer announced that Intel will redirect production capacity from Panther Lake to increase manufacturing of Granite Rapids data center CPUs, indicating a shift in focus toward server processors.
Intel plans to provide more comprehensive information about Nova Lake during the CES technology conference scheduled for January, where the company traditionally showcases upcoming products and technologies.
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