A Unlikely Partnership: AMD and Intel Join Forces Against Qualcomm

You might be surprised to hear that AMD and Intel, long-time rivals in the processor game, are teaming up. They're leading a new group called the x86 ecosystem advisory group. This group aims to shape the future of a key part of computing called the x86 architecture. It's been around for almost 50 years and is used in most modern computers. x86 is like a language that chips use to understand and perform tasks. AMD and Intel are the top makers of x86 processors, and they're not the only big names in this new group. Microsoft, Google, HP, Dell, and others are also involved. Noticeably absent is Qualcomm, which might be why this group was formed in the first place.

Qualcomm uses a different architecture called Arm, which is competing with x86. Qualcomm is known for mobile devices but has started making chips for laptops too. Some experts think Arm chips could make up 40% of laptop sales by 2029. So, it seems like AMD and Intel are joining forces to keep Arm at bay. The goal of the group, according to AMD, is to make x86 products work better together and be more predictable. AMD and Intel will still compete, but they'll work together to improve x86 PCs and make sure they're compatible with different systems. Qualcomm has big plans for PCs, and Arm is already used in Apple's and Nvidia's products. What innovations the new group will bring is still unclear, but it's clear they're trying to stay relevant in the face of Arm's rise.

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