AMD’s Frank Azor has publicly criticized Intel’s latest Arrow Lake desktop CPUs, referring to them as ‘horrible’ and attributing the increased demand for AMD’s Ryzen 9800X3D to this negative perception. Azor highlighted that the demand for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has exceeded forecasts due to the alleged lackluster performance of Intel’s competing chips. Meanwhile, David McAfee, AMD’s VP and GM of Ryzen channel business, acknowledged the challenges in meeting the rising demand for the 9800X3D and outlined plans to ramp up production to address supply shortages. The article also delves into the ongoing struggles faced by Intel’s Arrow Lake CPUs and reflects on AMD’s position in the market.