According to a report from Reuters , NVIDIA has explored using Intel Foundry's 18A node but has not proceeded to mass production. Reuters states, "NVIDIA recently tested out whether it would manufacture its chips using Intel's production process known as 18A but stopped moving forward, two people familiar with the matter said. NVIDIA did not answer a request for comment." This is not necessarily a negative sign for Intel Foundry, as many customers have previously approached Intel to try out the 18A node. It is common for chip designers to evaluate what TSMC's competitors offer before committing to additional foundry capacity.

For the 18A node, the general impression is that it primarily serves Intel's internal products. Future versions, like 18A-P and 18A-PT, aim to attract external customers and are expected to be long-term Intel Foundry products. Intel's 14A node is becoming a critical product for Intel Foundry, with active development targeting a 2027 release. As Intel collaborates with customers on the node design, potential foundry partners are assessing whether the upcoming technology meets their needs. Early customer feedback indicates strong satisfaction with the development progress, with those familiar with the node describing it as genuinely competitive.