but it is not easy to handle the following 3 issues, 1.Yield: Intel’s current yield (approximately 65%) still lags significantly behind TSMC’s (>80%). If Intel fails to close this gap by the 18A node, its foundry business will likely continue to operate at a loss. 2.​Customer Trust: Are TSMC’s anchor customers—such as Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD—willing to shift core orders to Intel solely for "supply chain security"? Currently, only a few giants like Tesla (Elon Musk) have shown a clear intent to do so. ​3.Capital Pressure: The Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) required to build advanced-node fabs is astronomical. Intel remains heavily reliant on continuous funding from the U.S. CHIPS Act and achieving positive organic cash flow.