Intel's temporary co-CEO made a statement that Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip-based PCs have higher return rates due to compatibility issues, resulting in poor user experience. She also stated that while Apple has successfully applied ARM architecture in a closed ecosystem, it still faces obstacles in the broader market, and Intel has largely caught up with ARM devices in terms of performance and energy efficiency.
Qualcomm quickly responded, denying the allegations and emphasizing that their products meet industry standards and have high user satisfaction rates.
According to Intel, the development of ARM PCs is facing obstacles, while Qualcomm predicts that non-x86 platform laptops will account for 30-50% of the market share within the next five years. The current market share of ARM PCs is around 10%, mostly attributed to Apple's M-series processor devices, while Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip-only accounts for 0.8%.
This market dynamic shows that Qualcomm still faces significant challenges in dominating the ARM PC market.
Sources: Tom's Hardware, IT Home, CRN