raytracingfan
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The Intel-AMD cross-licensing agreement for x86 will be terminated if either company undergoes a merger or acquisition. The earliest AMD64 patents have already expired, but even so, making a performant x86_64 without infringing on AMD's IP is a potential legal minefield. I doubt any company will attempt a merger with Intel unless they know AMD will be willing to re-negotiate the cross-licensing agreement.