Ryzen Architect Jim Keller Open to Working With Intel — But Says They Have “A Lot to Do” First

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Keller Is Cautious But interested In Intel!

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  • Intel is in talks with companies like AMD and Tenstorrent for chip manufacturing using its 18A process.
  • Jim Keller says Intel still needs to prove its technology before partnerships can move forward.
  • While no deal with Tenstorrent has been confirmed, Keller’s openness reflects cautious interest in Intel’s foundry capabilities.

It was previously reported that Intel is in talks with AMD for a potential foundry manufacturing deal. While the agreement has not been finalized, it has been confirmed that Intel is being actively considered by several companies for advanced chip production.

The tech giant has been pitching its 18A process node and future technologies to external partners. However, legendary chip architect Jim Keller recently stated that although he is open to working with Intel, the company still has significant work to do in order to deliver a reliable and competitive product.

Why it matters: Intel’s CEO previously admitted that the company had fallen behind in the race and might never fully catch up to competitors. Following this, the tech giant laid off thousands of employees in a bid to restructure and remain competitive in the market.

Team Blue Has Secured A Deal With Nvidia

Nvidia has already partnered with Intel in a $5 billion deal to manufacture next-generation processors. Meanwhile, a deal with Tenstorrent, Keller’s current company, has not been confirmed. Though Keller is open to working with Intel, he also voiced concerns about the company’s current capabilities.

In an interview with Nikkei Asia, Keller revealed that his company, along with others, is considering Team Blue as a manufacturing partner, alongside other foundries such as TSMC, Samsung, and Rapidus.

We are talking to TSMC, Rapidus and Samsung for 2-nm technologies. The CEO said he would also consider Intel for chip production, though “they still have a lot of work to do … to deliver a really solid technology roadmap.

– Nikkei Asia

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Intel Is Falling Behind In Competition

While Tenstorrent is keeping Intel in the mix, Keller emphasized that the company still has a long way to go to deliver a solid technology roadmap.

He expressed cautious optimism, acknowledging Intel’s potential but making it clear that the company needs to prove itself before any deal moves forward.

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