Intel's 18A process technology is currently grappling with a sluggish pace in scaling up its production capacity and has yet to reach the stage of large-scale, high-volume manufacturing. This has led to a constrained supply of its chips tailored for both client devices and data centers. In light of these challenges, Intel's Intel 7 production line, which the company heavily depends on, is struggling to keep pace with the market demand. To mitigate production bottlenecks and safeguard its profit margins, Intel is presently giving precedence to the manufacturing of server processors that offer higher profit margins.
