Splitting Intel now when the bet has been made, but the result is not known would mean that manufacturing would sell for a very low price. Gelsinger tries to k

Splitting Intel now when the bet has been made, but the result is not known would mean that manufacturing would sell for a very low price. Gelsinger tries to keep Intel together until the end of 2025 to see if the fab investments pay off. Manufacturing investments suck Intel dry, but if 18A node is a great success, Intel can get back into foundry competition with TSMC and Samsung in few years (or sell manufacturing for good price).