[n7pdx]

Intel is not going to beat anyone else in architecture or design in any compute system besides x86. They don't have the experience, the talent, or the culture to do so. Heck, Intel can't even beat AMD in x86 power/perf. So Pat is just stating the obvious, Intel has no option but to go maximal x86.

[danielmarkbruce]

Yep, I'm not even saying he's making a mistake. Every option looks problematic and his choice might well be the least bad option.