Acer chief warned that an NVIDIA–Intel alliance could spell chaos for PC makers

NVIDIA and Intel’s plan to build a joint x86 SoC that incorporates RTX graphics modules has raised concerns among PC makers. Acer CEO Jason Chen warned that, despite the strong technical promise, the project could create significant challenges across the industry.

In an interview with DigiTimes, Chen noted that while attention has focused on NVIDIA’s investments in Intel-related technology at TSMC, the real risk lies elsewhere — in managing an increasingly complex supply chain. A union of the two giants would compel manufacturers such as Acer, MSI and Gigabyte to support three parallel ecosystems: Intel, AMD and a new Intel–NVIDIA hybrid.

Chen stressed that the market is already weighed down by multiple generations of x86 processors, which complicates product strategy, planning and assortment. Introducing another platform would drive up costs and add complexity to manufacturing, logistics and after-sales support.

It remains unclear when the first NVIDIA–Intel joint chips will appear on shelves. Early estimates indicate they could be used in up to 150 million laptops per year — a scale that could dramatically shift the industry’s balance of power and test manufacturers’ ability to adapt to new market realities.

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