Intel Unveils Core Ultra 3 and Xeon 6+ Built on 18A, Pioneering U.S. Semiconductor Leadership
Intel has unveiled the architectural details for its next-generation client and server processors, the Intel Core Ultra series 3 (Panther Lake) and Xeon 6+ (Clearwater Forest), both built on its cutting-edge Intel 18A process. Panther Lake is expected to begin shipping later this year, while Xeon 6+ is slated for early 2026. Both are manufactured at Intel’s Fab 52 in Chandler, Arizona, marking a milestone in domestic semiconductor production.
