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TSMC is producing some x86 cpu's for Intel. I think what they're saying here is that they will license x86 cores for integrating into 3rd party SoC's/chiplets,
by jabl 5y ago
TSMC is producing some x86 cpu's for Intel. I think what they're saying here is that they will license x86 cores for integrating into 3rd party SoC's/chiplets, but only if you use IFS.
- ginko 5y agoThey're also producing all x86 CPUs for AMD.
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- jabl 5y agoYes [1]? The argument is about whether Intel refuses to license their processor designs to 3rd parties to be fabbed in any random fab. [1] Evidently the x86 cross licensing deals between AMD and Intel doesn't preclude AMD from using 3rd party fabs.
- jcranmer 5y agoAs far as I'm aware, all current Intel x86 CPUs are Intel fab-only, although https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/news/intel-to-outsource-some-key-cpu-production-for-2023-chips https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/news/intel-to-outsource-some... suggests that TSMC x86 CPUs might come out in 2023.