The end of Intel’s reign over PC gamers? With the launch of its new Ryzen processors, AMD has threatened Intel’s position in the high-end desktop CPU market. Intel’s Broadwell-E processors might boast high-end multi-core performance, but this is reflected by their high price. The most powerful Ryzen processor is the Ryzen 7 1800X, which AMD said is the fastest eight-core processor in the world. Despite its impressive performance, it is priced at R8,199 – less than half the price of the Intel Core i7 6900K (R18,591). This price difference makes the Ryzen line-up a great choice for high-end desktop users looking for a powerful and affordable eight-core CPU with relatively low power consumption. Another important feature of Ryzen 7 processors is that all chips are unlocked, unlike Intel’s Core processors. My comment: Which is another good reason why we must protect having healthy competition in the IT market. Dominance by a single player and lock-in is not in theindustry's interests. See http://ift.tt/2m5fPq0
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