Last week Intel revealed the coming 22nm node, the first to use FinFET, better known as “3D-transistors”. This has extended Intel’s lead on the semiconductor front, moving it three years ahead of the rest. According to ARM this is not a problem and that it will still be able to compete.
ARM has had knowledge about Intel’s new technology for some time and says that it is to be expected from Intel and its long history of innovating new manufacturing technology. ARM’s stock dropped at Intel’s unveiling since many draw the assumption that Intel would now be able to move into ARM territory, but ARM stock quickly recovered during the weekend.
ARM says it has an advantage against Intel since its ecosystem is spreading on more planes than new processes, such as a continouos and fast momentum wth new architectures and its strong bonds with partners worldwide that is ARM’s biggest advantage.
ARM’s future vision is to get into PCs and servers where x86 dominates.
ARM has already starting working with partners to get its chips down to 20nm and 22nm, and is working together with IBM for the coming 14nm node that will also use FinFET. ARM’s Ian Drew finished with: “We are confident that this will allow us to compete at a consistently high level within the industry.”
It doesn’t look like ARM is fearing Intel in the ultramobile segment for smartphones and tablets, but it should perhaps start worrying about its plan to get into PCs, not that Intel will be able to compete with more energy efficient chips than before?
Source: TheInquirer
