Intel has stock issues with its gemini lake processors

In recent months, Intel has been struggling with a shortage of CPU supply. As widely reported, delays at 10nm have had a ripple effect on 14nm production. Because demand outstrips supply, the company has had to make difficult decisions and increase its investment. One area that is falling victim to the supply crisis is the low-end SoC market. According to a new report, the supply of Gemini Lake chips, which powers the Pentium and Celeron processors, is in short supply.

Intel Gemini Lake powers the low-power Celeron and Pentium processors

Intel Gemini Lake are 14nm chips that use the Goldmont Plus architecture as inexpensive Celeron and Pentium chips for low-cost, low-power drives. These have become a good choice in those cheap OEM devices as well as for compact PCs. A recent example is the compact Hardkernel Odroid-H2 PC platform, an x86 equivalent to Rasberry Pi.

Rumors and speculation about stock issues with the Intel Gemini Lake chips arose after the Hardkernel Odroid-H2 ran out of supplies of the Celeron J4105 chip. According to Hardkernel, the first shipment they can receive is only in February or March of next year, at least 3 months away. As a low-volume customer, it makes sense for it to take you a while to get the chip. However, it shouldn't take that long, indicating that Intel is behind in supply. A month or so would be reasonable delivery as Intel should have some additional stock under normal circumstances. This has undoubtedly set off alarms.

Apparently, Intel is prioritizing the manufacturing of Intel Core and Xeon processors at 14nm over any other chip right now. This is expected to continue until well into 2019.

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