This news comes from the resource pikabu.ru, where users in Russia have begun to mass complain about the “breakdown” of Intel processors after a driver update. Notably, the manufacturer does not deny this fact, explaining it as pressure from the global community to impose sanctions against the aggressor country. Naturally, many questions arise regarding the number one brand in the processor market.
Intel is remotely capable of blocking its processors
For example, what guarantees do users in other countries have that Intel will not “kill” their processor after the warranty period ends? And what guarantees are there that hackers will not be able to write code capable of selectively killing Intel processors worldwide?
How can we not recall Apple, which admitted to the public that it slowed down iPhone processors? Yesterday Apple, today – Intel. Tomorrow, we might expect tricks from Samsung and LG with remotely disabled TVs. Surely, forcing users into a corner is low and wrong.
Most buyers purchase equipment on credit, expecting long-term use. With Apple, it’s understandable – iPhone is for the wealthy and successful. These people will buy a new smartphone as easily as a pair of socks. The situation is different with Intel. Processors are installed in 65% of users worldwide. It’s frightening to imagine that the manufacturer has a remote kill button.
This is real trash. Today, you are liked by the manufacturer, and tomorrow they simply interfere in your personal life. It’s clear that software updates can be disabled. But updates are included in the processor’s price, and they should be performed by the manufacturer. Intel has compromised itself. Buyers planning to upgrade to Socket 1700 have already switched to AMD products. Hopefully, Intel will suffer serious losses in 2022. Otherwise, a foggy future awaits us all.
