According to the sell-side equity research firm GF Securities, Apple is set to utilize both Intel's 18A-P and 14A nodes for its product lineups. As previously reported, the company will employ Intel's advanced 18A-P node for the M7 SoCs that power MacBook Air and entry-level MacBook Pro laptops. Intel's investment in the development and manufacturing ramp of the 14A node will also be beneficial, as Apple plans to use the 14A node for producing A21 SoCs for iPhones. The 18A-P node is ideal for Apple's laptop SoCs, providing a balance between efficiency and speed. It offers a [9% performance increase](https://www.techpowerup.com/348643/intel-18a-p-node-delivers-9-performance-increase-18-power-savings) at the same power level or achieves 18% power savings at the same performance level compared to the standard 18A node, resulting in laptops with good frequency and low power usage. With Apple moving away from TSMC's 3 nm node in the current M5 SoC, the improvements will be significant and are expected to be realized by 2027.

For the A21 iPhone SoCs, Apple will use Intel's advanced 14A node, which promises a generational leap in density, frequency, and power savings. Apple's primary goal is to employ a more advanced node for mobile devices, with plans to have these chips ready by 2028. As this is anticipated to begin in about two years, Apple will likely wait for the final 14A PDK before starting trial production. It remains uncertain whether the company will manufacture its A21 Pro SoC at TSMC and leave the regular version to Intel. However, Apple is gradually diversifying its supply chain with more silicon manufacturers. With advanced packaging, Intel can compete with TSMC in many areas, and we are eager to see the outcomes of this competition.[](https://www.techpowerup.com/img/cRvi59M4YGNyBzz8.jpg)[Read full story](https://www.techpowerup.com/349020/apple-taps-intel-18a-p-node-for-m7-macbook-chip-14a-node-for-iphone)