Traders Weigh In On Qualcomm Vs. AMD Vs. Intel As Microsoft Embraces ARM

The recent launch of Microsoft Corp‘s MSFT first laptop running on Qualcomm Inc‘s QCOM ARM-based microprocessor has ignited a fierce debate among tech enthusiasts and investors on Reddit.

With Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD and Intel Corp INTC dominating the x86 architecture landscape, Qualcomm’s entry into the Windows laptop market poses intriguing questions about the future of laptop processors.

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Will AMD And Intel Pivot To ARM?

BossGandalf, the original poster, speculates whether AMD and Intel will stick with x86 or pivot to ARM-based chips, given Qualcomm’s new partnership with Microsoft.

This has sparked diverse opinions, with some Redditors expressing skepticism about Intel’s ability to compete in the mobile market despite the upcoming release of their Lunar Lake processor, which promises impressive efficiency and performance.

The ARM Vs. x86 Debate

but_why_doh argues that the hype around ARM is overblown, pointing out past failures of ARM on Windows due to software compatibility issues. They highlight the extensive ecosystem built around x86, making it difficult for ARM to replace it entirely. ARM's success in mobile, they argue, is due more to Intel’s past missteps than any inherent superiority.

Qualcomm’s Edge

Other users, like frogchris, acknowledge Qualcomm’s expertise in low-power development, noting that their new Nuvia cores outperform Intel in performance per watt.