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Despite aggressive financial restructuring—including massive layoffs, halting dividends, and divesting non-core assets—Intel's efforts remain encumbered by its previous miscalculations and challenges in maintaining momentum. Key aspects of Gelsinger’s plan are fraught with risks; evaluating both design and manufacturing, Intel exhibits inconsistent performance in recent chip launches. The anticipation for the 18A node—a crucial developmental milestone—could either affirm Gelsinger's vision or highlight further shortcomings.