Spent 5600x on a price similar to R7 1700, reached 7700k upon launch
Spent 5600x on a price similar to R7 1700, reached 7700k upon launch
Essentially what @Lurick mentioned is accurate. Compensating for the extensive R&D efforts isn't incorrect. As a business, they can adjust pricing while maintaining competitiveness. Regardless of marketing jargon, Lisa Su isn't your friend, and she won't offer you a favorable deal. People have used CPUs for years, but over time, $50 is still quite low for anyone who could afford it at that price point.
AMD remains within the deal range. A comparison to the i-7 8700k looks quite precise. The 5950x launch is earlier than expected for its height. It outperforms Intel's current offerings. If AMD weren't vying for market share, Intel might have reached $2000 chips. Intel could regain leadership in 2022-2023 with minor node reductions and a fresh design. Should Intel continue experiencing similar delays on other nodes, AMD and Intel might swap positions they held before Ryzen.