AMD Blames Intel for Ryzen 7 9800X3D Shortages, Citing Poor Arrow Lake Performance

AMD attributes unprecedented demand for its flagship gaming CPU to Intel's underwhelming Arrow Lake processors, which have struggled with performance and consumer reception.

AMD executives described Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs as 'horrible,' claiming their poor performance has driven higher-than-expected demand for AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, known for its 3D V-Cache technology, has faced significant shortages due to both high demand and the complex manufacturing process required for its production.
AMD has ramped up production efforts in collaboration with TSMC, but executives caution that the supply constraints may take months to resolve due to long lead times in manufacturing.
Intel has acknowledged issues with Arrow Lake's performance, promising updates to address problems, though early fixes have reportedly worsened the situation for some users.
Market data from retailers shows AMD dominating CPU sales, with its processors accounting for over 95% of recent sales, while Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs have struggled to gain traction.