Hardware1 hSeptember 30, 2026, 14:01

Intel: Backside Power Delivery Reshapes Data Center Chip Architecture

Intel Foundry detailed its backside power delivery roadmap, covering PowerVia on Intel 18A and PowerDirect planned for Intel 14A, as data center power demand surges. Gartner expects worldwide data center power demand to rise 27% in 2026 to 132 GW, up from 104 GW in 2025, and reach 290 GW by 2030.

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Intel: Backside Power Delivery Reshapes Data Center Chip Architecture

Gartner: data center power demand to hit 132 GW in 2026 and 290 GW by 2030
PowerVia moves power routing to the backside, cutting IR drop and boosting efficiency
PowerDirect for Intel 14A adds area efficiency and improved PPA
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