Core Ultra Series 3 launch may be hampered by chip shortages, says Intel
Summary
The article covers Intel's mixed Q4 2025 results and explains that supply chain constraints threaten the Core Ultra Series 3 launch. It describes Intel prioritizing internal wafer supply for data center use, with consumer chip production outsourced, raising the risk of shortages or higher prices for consumer CPUs. It also notes improving yields on the 18A process and future plans (14A, external customers), with Nova Lake expected end of 2026.