How AMD is Catching Up To Intel In 2024

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AMD is upping their CPU game.

Story Highlights
  • AMD’s Ryzen processors have made it a strong competitor to Intel.
  • AMD is producing processors with more cores and threads thus appealing more to gamers.
  • AMD has an advantage in the CPU business by using advanced processing technology.

For many years intel has been the dominant company in the CPU market, being known for its cutting-edge processors like the Intel Core i5-13600K. Being the top dog in the high-performance computing gear sector everything was going good for Intel. 

However, in recent years, AMD has become its major competitor and is catching up to Intel fast. This growth of AMD is greatly due to the fact that they focus on innovation particularly in producing high-performance AMD CPUs for gaming and commercial desktops.

The Ryzen Revolution

AMD lagged far behind Intel for many years, but the launch of its Ryzen processors in 2017 marked a turning point. These processors, built on the Zen core architecture, introduced a hybrid, multi-chip design that allowed AMD to pursue multiple innovation paths simultaneously.

Intel Core i5 13600K
Intel Core i5 13600K – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)

AMDs focus was always on producing high performance CPUs at lower prices with more threads and cores than Intel. Eventually, people started catching on that AMD was cheaper and equally as good as Intel increasing sales. 

The first generation of Ryzen processors proved to be a game changer. But it was when AMD stared producing subsequent iterations i.e. Zen 2, Zen 3, and now Zen 4 used in the Ryzen 7000 series that AMD truly stared challenging Intel’s supremacy.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)

These Processors had introduced higher clock speeds, improved instructions per cycle (IPC) and better energy efficiency, making AMD a popular option in both gaming and professional work. With AMD Zen 5 now the standing of AMD is only going to rise, granted with Zen 5 being a major deviation from previous CPUs as per chips and cheese on Twitter.

Emphasis on Multi-Core Performance

One of the biggest reasons behind AMDs success is its focus on multi-core performance. Historically Intel emphasized on single-threaded performance, AMD however, recognized the importance of utilizing the power of multi-core processing

Holding The Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Ryzen 7 7800X3D – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)

Tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and software development required more processing power and AMD capitalized on this. AMD started attracting the attention of a segment of the market which required robust multi-core performance. 

For example, the Ryzen 9 5950X, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, outperformed Intel’s CPUs in many multi-threaded applications. This made it a favorite among content creators and professionals who require high processing power. This thinking allowed for AMD to rise above Intel in many areas.

Furthermore, the focus of AMD now is on energy efficiency and performance in all products. This has made AMD processors a great option for all kinds of consumers in the market.

AMD’s Advances in Process Technology 

AMDs partnership with the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, allowed AMD to use TSMC’s cutting-edge 7nm and 5nm process nodes. This allowed for AMD to produce processors like the Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 7900X which are not only powerful but also very energy efficient. On the other hand, Intel faced delays transitioning to smaller process nodes but may catch up soon as per its process road map. 

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Gigabyte X670E AORUS Master Socket – Image Credits (PC Gamer)

Competitive Pricing and Market Strategy

Another reason why AMD is catching up to Intel is its pricing strategy, AMD processors being cheaper than Intel’s being a major advantage. AMD has forced Intel to rethink its pricing model by offering high-performance CPUs at lower price points. The lower prices and better performance made AMD a good option for people. 

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X – Image Credits (Club386)

Moreover, AMDs strategic decision to maintain compatibility with existing motherboards was well received by consumers. This contrasted Intel’s approach of frequent socket changes, making consumers purchase new motherboards when upgrading CPUs.

The Impact of AMD’s High-Performance CPUs

The introduction of AMDs high-performance CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 5700X and Ryzen 5 5600X have caused a ripple effect in the industry. Now, in the gaming sector, AMDs CPUs are often seen as the go-to choose for both budget-conscious and performance focused gamers.

A New Era of Competition

The rise of AMD has brought a new era of competition in the CPU market, benefiting consumers and businesses. By focusing on high performance CPUs, embracing advanced process technology and implementing a good pricing strategy AMD is not only catching up to Intel but has surpassed it in many areas.

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