If the prices hold out to be true, or within 10% more, then Intel has some serious work to do. They have been stagnating since 2011, because of AMD's lethargy. We have been tossed the same stuff over and over again, and now we are at the 7th generation, or let's call it the 6th iteration of the 2nd gen of Core i CPUs. The Unlocked i3 and the HT'ed Pentium were good moves, but the war is far from over. If Intel does not allow OC, or RAM profiles at lower end chipsets, although that is perfectly possible, the CPU/Chipset war will easily be won by AMD just like we've seen happen before. But on the other hand, seeing an active AMD, which can go to its previous sleep, is smth we've also seen happen, remember the Phenom II era. They were great CPUs, on par with the first gen Core i CPUs, but that was it. The best of AMD right now can still be beaten from an 11 yo CPU anytime.
But let us hope and be optimistic. A stronger and more powerful AMD means 2 things. Either 2 companies selling their stuff at overinflated prices, because of no other member in the market, or which I hope will happen, more balanced prices and better products with every new iteration.
