The Arm vs. x86 Battle Heats Up: Intel Claims High Return Rates for Arm PCs, Qualcomm Fires Back
"Intel vs. Qualcomm: Clash over Arm PC return rates."
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The Arm vs. x86 Battle Heats Up: Intel Claims High Return Rates for Arm PCs, Qualcomm Fires Back
The rivalry between Intel and Qualcomm has intensified, with Intel recently claiming that a "large percentage" of Arm-based PCs are returned due to software compatibility issues. This accusation, made by Intel co-CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus, has not gone unnoticed by Qualcomm, who swiftly denied the claim, asserting that return rates for Snapdragon-powered PCs are within industry norms. The Spark: Intel's Accusation Holthaus's statement ignited the latest salvo in the ongoing battle between x86 and Arm architectures in the PC market. She pointed to software compatibility as the primary culprit, suggesting that users encounter difficulties setting up and using Arm-based PCs, leading to a high number of returns. The Core of the Issue: Intel's concern centers around the software ecosystem surrounding Arm PCs. While Arm architecture has made significant strides, software compatibility can still pose challenges, particularly for applications heavily reliant on x86-opt…
