Embodiments disclosed herein include electronic packages. In an embodiment, the electronic package comprises a core with a first surface and a second surface, where the core comprises glass. In an embodiment, a first buildup layer is over the first surface of the core, and a second buildup layer is under the second surface of the core. In an embodiment, the electronic package further comprises a via through the core between the first surface of the core and the second surface of the core, and a plane into the first surface of the core, where a width of the plane is greater than a width of the via.