How Intel Could Address Its Supply Shortage
So far, we’ve discussed how 14nm (nanometer) supply constraints at Intel (INTC) have forced several PC vendors to cut their shipment forecast for Q4 2018. JPMorgan Chase expects global PC shipments to fall 5%–7% in Q4 2018. The widespread impact of the CPU (central processing unit) supply shortage has called for urgent measures from Intel. The chipmaker has prioritized its Xeon server CPU and its latest eighth-generation U-Series and Y-Series Core CPUs.