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As copper interconnect wires shrink, they face challenges, and Intel is exploring ruthenium as a possible replacement.

Dwarkesh Patel · What will computer chips look like in 2045? · 22 Oct 2026

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“These wires are made of copper, and as they shrink, copper starts to run into trouble. Intel is exploring a replacement, ruthenium.”
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