Fighting is coming soon! Ryzen 2 vs Core 9th Who is the winner?

The "News Tea Fan" promoted by Xiao Bian in the morning has sparked a lot of discussion among small partners. The comments are very enthusiastic about the second-generation Ryzen processor. Xiao Bian took a moment to think. Two weeks ago, Intel had just started leaking information about the 9th generation Core processors. It's clear that the processor battle between Intel and AMD is only just beginning!

Technology is not just about strength or weakness

It must be said that this year’s release of Ryzen allowed AMD to return to the same starting line again, and the new processor application technology has shown that AMD now has enough strength to compete with Intel for years to come. This isn’t just speculation — AMD’s Ryzen 2 is set to launch in Q1 next year. Multi-core and multi-threading have become AMD’s secret weapon, combined with the highly efficient Zen (Zen+) architecture, it has won over many users.

At the same time, better process technology support gives AMD more room to innovate, so it’s no surprise that Ryzen 2 will make a strong impression after nearly a year.

However, small partners should not overlook Intel’s technical capabilities. Upgrading core and thread counts isn't difficult for Intel, and they have sufficient technological reserves. The Core microarchitecture helped Intel dominate the market for the past decade, which is undeniable. In terms of manufacturing technology, Intel’s 14nm is still superior to others at 10nm. Intel remains confident, even though they call it a “loss” in name, their 10nm is already on track.

Technically, both Intel and AMD have made mistakes. For Intel, the first was using Rambus memory and choosing the wrong technical path (which was also market-related), and the second was adopting the NetBurst architecture with an ultra-deep pipeline, which turned out to be a fatal mistake. On the AMD side, the initial product launch had some issues, and the integration concept hasn’t been fully realized yet due to various factors.

It can be said that the technical missteps of both companies gave each other a chance to develop. The good news is that this time, both sides have almost equal technical foundations, and 2018 is destined to be a thrilling year.

Market size is hard to break through

In 2017, Intel was caught off guard by AMD’s Ryzen. The 8th generation Core looks more like a market move rather than a true next-gen product. Both companies will focus on cores and threads in 2018. However, despite AMD’s rapid progress, Intel still holds a solid advantage in the overall PC market. AMD’s 31% CPU market share in July this year is already impressive — after all, Intel has stronger control over the PC market, longer partnerships with manufacturers, and better strategy and technology alignment. Catching up will take time.

Advantages are hard to find in the notebook market

Xiao Bian separated the notebook market because Intel's dominance there is almost absolute. AMD is smart — instead of starting from high-end, it focused on the most important product in the market: 15W thermal design. AMD launched Ryzen APU on mobile platforms, showing better power efficiency and integrated design. This gives AMD a strong position in the notebook market, but in Xiao Bian's view, AMD will struggle to gain significant market share, as Intel still holds a firm grip on this segment.

I have money with everyone you earn

Having said all that, do you think AMD and Intel are absolute rivals? Unfortunately, not long ago, we remember the news: Intel and AMD jointly launching CPU+GPU products — "Intel Plus AMD Equals?" This NUC tells you the answer. Business is business, and users just want better products. Demand means the market — planning a product that meets user needs is more important. AMD’s display core plus Intel’s processor could bring new developments in thin and light devices, giving users more choices. You know, AMD has benefited from custom products in the past two years, such as PS4 and Xbox One X, gaining rich customization experience. Intel also uses EMIB technology to combine different chips into one product. Why not?

In short, the sluggish PC market isn’t just about demand. Smartphones have replaced many tasks once done on computers. If the trend continues, the decline of PCs seems inevitable. But this year, AMD and Intel have brought the PC back into the spotlight. 2018 will be even more exciting — "Core 9 vs Ryzen 2" is something I’m really looking forward to!