Intel’s Panther Lake Debut Fails to Rally Investors Despite 18A Breakthrough
Intel's CES unveiling of Panther Lake processors—its first chips built on the advanced 18A process—drew muted market reaction, with shares dipping slightly amid mixed investor sentiment. The laptop-focused chips promise up to 60% performance gains, but concerns over volume scalability and 2025 availability tempered enthusiasm.
While the 18A milestone bolsters Intel's technological credibility, the financial impact remains uncertain. The disconnect highlights a recurring theme for the chipmaker: strategic wins struggle to overcome near-term execution risks in the eyes of traders.