Intel has achieved a significant milestone with its 18A node, confirming that both Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest CPUs have successfully booted into an operating system. This progress puts Intel on track for production in 2025, with Dell expected to integrate Panther Lake into its products in 2026. The 18A node also features Intel’s RibbonFET and PowerVIA technologies, marking a significant advancement in power efficiency and scalability.