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Intel and AMD discuss cooperation but keep project details secret
Intel and AMD are discussing possible cooperation, but their CEOs have not said what the project would involve.
The two companies compete in the processor market, yet already work together on shared x86 processor standards and AI software.
AMD's ZenDNN optimizations, for example, are being added to Intel's oneDNN software library.
Any new work could involve processors, software or chip manufacturing, but no specific plan has been confirmed.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says he wants to strengthen Intel's processor business and expand its manufacturing services for customers.
Intel says its 18A chipmaking process is in volume production, while its next-generation 14A process is still being developed.
Whether AMD will use Intel's manufacturing services remains unknown, and no next step for the companies' discussions has been announced.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and AMD CEO Lisa Su have discussed potential cooperation, but neither has disclosed what the companies might develop together.
The talks could involve technology or commercial arrangements, but no specific project has been announced.
Intel and AMD already work together on shared x86 processor standards and AI software.
AMD's ZenDNN optimizations are being integrated into Intel's oneDNN library.
Intel says its 18A manufacturing process has entered volume production, while development of its 14A process continues.
- Who
- Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and AMD CEO Lisa Su.
- What
- They have discussed potential cooperation but have not disclosed the project's purpose.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Intel and AMD established the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group with other technology companies.
Two prospective customers were evaluating Intel 14A test chips.
Tan discussed potential cooperation with AMD CEO Lisa Su, but neither disclosed the project.
- Executives
- Lip-Bu Tan and Lisa Su
- Existing initiative
- x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, established in October 2024
- AI software
- AMD's ZenDNN optimizations are entering Intel's oneDNN library
- Manufacturing process
- Intel's 18A process has entered volume production
- Next-generation process
- Intel 14A development continues; version 0.5 of its process design kit has been released
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