# Intel is purportedly aggressively selling the chips to its PC partners as well.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-19 · Wccftech*

## Key points

- Apple has reportedly signed with Intel to use the 18A-P process for the M7 chip.
- Intel is pushing PC partners to adopt 18A chips due to limited Intel 7 node capacity.
- Intel is supplying fewer older Intel 7 CPUs and substituting orders with newer 18A chips.
- PC makers must redesign products for 18A chips, increasing costs and delaying launches.

**Companies:** Intel, Apple
**Countries:** United States

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