Intel has sharply criticized AMD and Nvidia in its latest 2024 Product Security Report, alleging significant security issues in their products.
Key Takeaways
- Intel claims AMD has 78 security vulnerabilities with no planned fixes.
- Nvidia allegedly reported 18 high-severity vulnerabilities, 13 of which allow remote code execution.
- Intel states that 96% of its 2024 vulnerabilities were discovered internally, reinforcing its security lead.
Intel vs. AMD & Nvidia: Security Breakdown
Intel asserts that AMD’s firmware root-of-trust vulnerabilities are 4.4 times higher than Intel’s and that its confidential computing technologies have 1.8 times more vulnerabilities. Additionally, AMD reportedly identified only 57% of its platform vulnerabilities.
For Nvidia, Intel highlights 18 high-severity security flaws, including 13 remote code execution vulnerabilities, while Intel’s own GPUs faced only 10 reported issues, with just one classified as severe.
Industry Impact & Market Position
While Intel dominates the CPU market, AMD gained 5.7% market share in Q3 2024. Meanwhile, in the GPU segment, Nvidia remains the leader, though Intel’s Gaudi 3 launch failed to meet expectations, leading to the cancellation of its Falcon Shores lineup.
Takeaway: Intel’s report serves as a competitive strategy, but given its rivalry with AMD and Nvidia, its claims should be viewed with scrutiny.
Source: Tom’s Hardware
