Intel and AMD unite to tackle Arm’s growing influence

The chip giants form group for compatibility.
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Intel and AMD are teaming up to ensure software compatibility across their x86 chips in response to competition from Arm Holdings. For decades, Intel’s x86 architecture has powered laptops, PCs, and servers, with AMD licensing the technology to make its own competing chips. However, Arm’s market share has grown, partly due to its contracts requiring that all Arm chips support Arm software universally.

In response, Intel and AMD have formed an advisory group that includes major industry players such as Broadcom, Dell Technologies, Lenovo, and Oracle. The group’s objective is to establish consistent and compatible standards for x86 chips by combining expertise from the hardware and software sectors.

At a Lenovo event in Seattle, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger highlighted the flexibility of x86 technology for AI-enabled laptops, stating that the architecture is still strong and poised for growth and innovation as AI advances.