14 DAY TRIAL // The coronavirus outbreak is hitting the tech industry really hard, and now it looks like Intel’s 10th Gen CPUs could be impacted as well.
The release of Intel’s new-generation processors could be pushed back to June, according to a recent leak, and it’s believed the production struggles caused by the coronavirus are the culprit.
Previously, it was believed that Intel could take the wraps off its new chips in April or May, but an alleged company slide shared with employees suggests this may not be the case.
By the looks of things, the embargo dates for the new chips announcement is April 13 – June 26, so Intel doesn’t necessarily have a specific date in mind for the debut of the new processors, but rather a window which it could use to make sure the production returns to normal.
Release pushed back to June?
Specifics are missing, but Intel taking a three-month window for the debut of the new processors appears to suggest that the company is using a very cautious approach that would technically allow its suppliers to recover after the coronavirus impact. Many manufacturers have reduced the output or suspended the production entirely as employees must stay at home due to the risk of infection.
What Intel could do, however, is announce the new chips in April and then use a later date for when they are supposed to go on sale. However, this approach only makes sense once Intel knows for sure that its production struggles are resolved, so that it can make sure it launches the chips on time.
Furthermore, Intel must also work together with its partners to manufacture the motherboards required to use the chips, so the entire industry must recover after the coronavirus outbreak for the new-gen CPUs to have a smooth launch.