VLSI 2026 Preview TSMC A16/ Intel 18AP
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Xebec
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Intel 18A-P looks impressive - 9% more speed even at a lower voltage (0.76V --> 0.75V).
"Improved Thermal Conductivity by 50% sounds pretty good, given BSPD challenges.
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I wonder how TSMC's variant of BSPD compares to Intel in terms of thermal conductivity, (and related ability to clock high without thermal issues. ). A16 should be denser than 18A/-P.
"Improved Thermal Conductivity by 50% sounds pretty good, given BSPD challenges.
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I wonder how TSMC's variant of BSPD compares to Intel in terms of thermal conductivity, (and related ability to clock high without thermal issues. ). A16 should be denser than 18A/-P.
MKWVentures
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N2 is already denser than 18A right?
siliconbruh999
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Yeah by a decent bit can't recall the exact number but around 30% for the 18A HD Cell vs TSMC 2-1 NanoFlex
Xebec
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Yes - Sorry I was just thinking in the context of thermal density (and conductivity) per transistor it'll be interesting to compare the two with BSPD.