Qualcomm CEO says Intel ‘not an option’ for chip production — yet

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon stated that Intel's chipmaking technology is currently not suitable for the Snapdragon X, leaving Intel out as an option for chip production. This decision impacts Intel's plans to become a contract manufacturer for other chip designers. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips are currently manufactured by TSMC on its N4 process, enabling them to compete with Intel in thin-and-light notebooks. While Qualcomm hasn't completely ruled out working with Intel in the future, for now, the Snapdragon X chips will remain with TSMC.