Article: Intel-AMD Deal Benefits Both - Analyst Blog

Intel-AMD Deal Benefits Both - Analyst Blog


Intel Corp ( INTC ) has agreed to pay Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) $1.25 billion to settle long-standing disputes between the two chipmakers. This immediately takes care of the AMD lawsuit that was slated to come up for trial in roughly five months time. 

Intel agreed to a set of business practices, including non-payment of financial incentives to companies that favored Intel chips over AMD and training of sales staff accordingly. We believe there are grey areas here, since Intel has in any case repeatedly denied such foul play. 

The more significant outcome is the company’s release of AMD from the provisions of the ...

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