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Darren Allan

Intel reportedly selling 'scrap or low-expectation' chips is an ominous sign that CPU price hikes might get worse

Intel Core Ultra processor.
  • Intel just had an impressive Q1 fiscal, beating expectations for revenue by some way
  • This is reportedly in part due to 'turning what may have been scrap or low-expectation output into revenue', according to an analyst firm
  • This essentially means repurposing silicon that hasn't made the grade for its intended usage, but isn't a reflection on CPU quality, it should be noted

Intel has reportedly been able to boost its revenue by selling CPU chips that would in the past have effectively ended up on the scrapheap.

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