The big problem I see is the rate in which Intel is eating it's children. The performance curve is shotting straight up to fend off AMD, while the system requirements are basically flat.
LOL, it's always better to cannibalize your own products with
newer and better ones than let someone else do it for you.
Perhaps you need to review why Intel's revenues were down
in 2006. If the growth in x86 processor TAM is slowing that
makes it even more important to increase share by keeping
and expanding one's lead in product competitiveness.
Basically they need new management that can run a competitive business in the semi space.
Competitive? You basically say above that the problem with
Intel is it is too competitive.
No, what you are asking for is good old fashioned European
style corporate collusion to slow down innovation and hold
prices and profits high. Legality aside, such gentleman's
agreements require all players to be gentleman and respect
historic division of market share. Maybe you haven't been
keeping up with current events but that isn't AMD's plan and
its management certainly aren't gentleman.