Can TSMC save Intel’s foundry business?
These figures highlight the severity of Intel’s predicament.
As Intel grapples with its foundry woes, speculation has emerged abouta potential partnershipwith TSMC.
While unconfirmed, the possibility of such a collaboration has drawn significant interest from industry observers.
At the same time, Intel’s financial struggles have taken a toll onits market value.
The company’s stock price plummeted 60% last year, recently trading near a 10-year low.
Adding to Intel’s woes is its substantial cash burn.
Beyond financial concerns, Intel’s foundry operations also suffer from a technological lag.
The company trails TSMC by approximately a year in achieving competitive yields for each new process node.
