Intel is planning a fresh round of layoffs, with the cuts set to impact the chipmaker’s data center group.

The news was first reported by The Oregonian, although the outlet said it was unable to confirm how many employees are expected to be impacted.

“As part of our broader strategy to become a more focused and efficient company, (the data center group) is aligning its organization to ensure it has the right roles and skills in place to position the business for long-term success,” Intel said in a written statement to The Oregonian on July 20. “We are committed to treating all impacted employees with respect and providing resources to support them through this transition.”

The report further noted that Intel claimed the cuts won’t affect its product commitments or roadmaps, and the company expects the restructuring will enable it to operate with greater simplicity and speed.

In response to a request for comment from DCD, Intel said it would not be commenting on any rumors or speculation.

The cuts to Intel’s data center division come a year after it was reported that the company was looking to cut its workforce by up to 20 percent as part of a restructuring initiative spearheaded by CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

Tan was appointed to the top job in March 2025, following the sudden departure of former CEO Pat Gelsinger, who announced his ‘retirement’ from the chipmaker in early December 2024, having failed to enact his plans to expand its global chip fabrication footprint.

Prior to Tan taking the helm, the chipmaker laid off 15,000 workers in the second half of 2024 following heavy financial losses.