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MediaTek reportedly selects Intel 14A process for future Dimensity chip production
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 02:30 PM
A report indicates that MediaTek plans to utilize Intel's advanced 14A process node for its future Dimensity series chips, potentially marking a significant foundry win for Intel Foundry Services.
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Intel is reportedly securing MediaTek as a major customer for its upcoming 14A manufacturing process, a move that would see the flagship Dimensity mobile chips move to Intel’s most advanced 1.4nm-class node. This potential partnership marks a significant escalation from their previous collaboration on legacy Intel 16 technology for edge devices. By tapping the 14A node, MediaTek aims to diversify its supply chain away from its primary reliance on TSMC, seeking to leverage Intel’s first-mover advantage with High-NA EUV lithography tools.
The 14A process is a critical component of Intel’s turnaround strategy, promising a 15% to 20% performance-per-watt improvement and a 1.3x increase in transistor density over the preceding 18A node. While the 14A process design kit reached version 0.5 earlier this year, firm contracts are not expected until the second half of 2026, with high-volume manufacturing targeted for 2028. Securing a high-volume client like MediaTek for its leading-edge silicon is vital for Intel’s foundry business to achieve its goal of becoming the world’s second-largest external chipmaker by 2030.
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