"We are not ignorant of the feedback" - Intel seems to be planning AMD-style support for its CPU sockets, and that could make the red vs blue battle a lot closer in the years to come

Intel Core i5-12400F CPU resting on Snorlax figure.

In the last few years, it really seems like increased competition in the CPU market has caught up to Intel. Not only has Team Blue been suffering from Raptor Lake PR issues, a lacklustre launch of the Intel Core Ultra line, but AMD has been firing on all cylinders and gaining a lot of momentum that has seen them take strides in the CPU for gaming market - at least as far as Steam Hardware Survey results and public opinion are concerned.

Intel now seems to be revitalised and refreshed to meet AMD's challenges though - and I'm not just talking about the brand's recent announcement of its refreshed Core Ultra Plus processors. In a recent interview with Club386, Intel's VP and GM of its enthusiast channel, Robert Hallock, said the thing I've personally been waiting to hear for years.