Interesting! Given that RAM is relatively simple, I wouldn't have expected yields to be such an issue. Also, since the marginal cost of a CPU is relatively low

Interesting! Given that RAM is relatively simple, I wouldn't have expected yields to be such an issue. Also, since the marginal cost of a CPU is relatively low, I figured again, it wouldn't be a large hit to Intel's bottom line to overcome the yields or to give out new chips through warranty. Remember that for buyers, RAM and CPUs are marked up significantly. A combined CPU RAM unit, would be justified to have increased price over just a CPU. As long as CPU-RAM Unit cost <= CPU + RAM, buyers wouldn't mind and society would end up better as a whole. Potentially making it worthwhile for Intel, regardless of loss in yield. I am not very educated on the subject though, so I'll defer to your knowledge on it, and agree.