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Intel says it’s selling every affordable laptop chip it can make

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Briefings

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed that demand for its budget-focused Wildcat Lake chips exceeds supply, leading to stockouts. CFO David Zinsner noted significant growth in the chip line, which is now appearing in new lower-cost Windows laptops alongside the MacBook Neo and Dell XPS 13. The company attributes the shortage to high PC prices driven by RAM and component shortages. This finding is based on Intel's earnings call from October 2026.

Key points

• Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan stated that demand for Wildcat Lake chips is outstripping supply.
• CFO David Zinsner confirmed the chips are sold out and are now appearing in new lower-cost Windows laptops.

Context

Intel's Wildcat Lake chips are now appearing in new lower-cost Windows laptops on par with the MacBook Neo, like the new Dell XPS 13 or the HP Omnibook 5 14. As shortages of RAM and other components have driven up PC prices over recent months, Intel's Wildcat Lake chips have been appearing in new lower-cost Windows laptops on par with the MacBook Neo, like the new Dell XPS 13 or the HP Omnibook 5 14.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Intel's earnings call from October 2026. Specific dates for chip production or sales are not provided. No additional background on market impact or future forecasts is supplied.

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