There was never any serious question about AMD "competing" with Intel, even if they designed a better chip, simply because in the actual manufacturing phase, AMD could not implement such designs efficiently. We highlighted Intel in August, specifically their awesome manufacturing capabilities.
Intel Upgraded on Strong PC Demand [View article]
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Intel’s Lower Cap-Ex May Boost Profit [View article]
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