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Probably, but more likely because of AMD's HEDT (high end dedktop) platform called Threadripper which will have up to 16 cores (32 Threads). Before AMD announc

Probably, but more likely because of AMD's HEDT (high end dedktop) platform called Threadripper which will have up to 16 cores (32 Threads). Before AMD announced Threadripper Intel had only a 12 core chip on the roadmap for the x299 platform, and charged around 1700$ for their 10 core chip. Now they will be charging 2000$ for 18 cores. Competition is such a nice thing. Glad that AMD is back in the CPU game. Can only be good for us customers.

positivecomment 9y ago
I'm personally looking forward to the times that this competition drastically lowers the price of mid-range CPUs for the benefit of the normal people who don't buy CPUs for 2000$. (Yes, I know that "normal people" don't even buy laptops anymore, let alone desktops. Please excuse my fantasy-world in which people buy desktop computers and even upgrade the amplifiers of their at least 7-piece stereo sound system)
- lhl 9y ago
  The AMD Ryzen R7 1700 is a $320 8 core/16 thread processor. Intel's cheapest 8 core/16 thread processor is their i7-6900K which sells for $1049. Even their 6/12 i7-6850K is over $600. IMO the Ryzen R7's have been a huge "mid-end" win for anyone doing any sort of multicore/CPU intensive work. Without competition, Intel's been gouging the market for the past few years.
- drzaiusapelord 9y ago
  >drastically lowers the price of mid-range CPUs Well, I think the current mid-range Ryzen's offer significant value and I imagine OEMs will start including them into their popular models sooner than later. 6 cores at 3.6ghz with a 4.0ghz boost for $239. https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-1600X-Processor-YD160XBCAEWOF/dp/B06XKWT7GD https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-1600X-Processor-YD160XBCAEW... More than likely we won't see any kind of price war. Instead we'll see minor price fighting on a per category basis. Intel's mid vs AMD's mid, etc. There's no drive down to the bottom with a duopoly.

positivecomment 9y ago

I'm personally looking forward to the times that this competition drastically lowers the price of mid-range CPUs for the benefit of the normal people who don't buy CPUs for 2000$. (Yes, I know that "normal people" don't even buy laptops anymore, let alone desktops. Please excuse my fantasy-world in which people buy desktop computers and even upgrade the amplifiers of their at least 7-piece stereo sound system)

lhl 9y ago
The AMD Ryzen R7 1700 is a $320 8 core/16 thread processor. Intel's cheapest 8 core/16 thread processor is their i7-6900K which sells for $1049. Even their 6/12 i7-6850K is over $600. IMO the Ryzen R7's have been a huge "mid-end" win for anyone doing any sort of multicore/CPU intensive work. Without competition, Intel's been gouging the market for the past few years.
drzaiusapelord 9y ago
>drastically lowers the price of mid-range CPUs Well, I think the current mid-range Ryzen's offer significant value and I imagine OEMs will start including them into their popular models sooner than later. 6 cores at 3.6ghz with a 4.0ghz boost for $239. https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-1600X-Processor-YD160XBCAEWOF/dp/B06XKWT7GD https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-1600X-Processor-YD160XBCAEW... More than likely we won't see any kind of price war. Instead we'll see minor price fighting on a per category basis. Intel's mid vs AMD's mid, etc. There's no drive down to the bottom with a duopoly.