Not sure what you were reading..but i just reviewed all my comments in this thread as far. In summary i always said, that skipping 10 and going directly 10+ would mean delaying mass production even further and that for the same reason Intel would not do this. I never implied that it is technically impossible - just highly stupid - because this essentially means not going into 10nm mass production despite being ready.
Compare the underlined sentence above with the underlined sentence below.
They cannot possibly ramp 10+ before 10.
You might have a valid and useful point. But, you are burying your point with statements that directly contradict each other. I am unable to get past the contradictions and find your point. If you would rephrase these posts, that would be of great help for people like me who have a hard time agreeing with you when you don't agree with yourself.
In my humble opinion, potential 10 nm profits are lower than 14 nm++ profits for Intel (yield, lack of actual user benefits, required extra machine time for production, processor reliability/lifespan, etc). Ultimately, whatever the true reason is, the effect is that the cost per transistor right now in 10 nm is probably more than 14 nm++. Thus, Intel has no reason to launch 10 nm in any mass quantities. However, just because 10 nm is bad now, doesn't mean that they cannot possibly launch 10 nm+. It is that last statement of yours that they cannot possibly ramp 10 nm+ that confuses me. You aren't giving a clear reason why. Yes, not launching 10 nm means it will delay things. But, very specifically and in excruciating detail, please tell me how it is not possible to launch 10 nm+?
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