Hardware giants manufacture their products in China, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia. AMD is one of them. However, the company has started to remove references to Taiwan in its Ryzen series processors. Accordingly, it will no longer use Taiwan on processor packaging or silicon molds. So what is the reason?
AMD is removing this inscription from its processors after years!
AMD manufactures its processors together with its partner TSMC in Taiwan. The silicon molds of the processors were labeled “Assembled in Taiwan”. However, this text will no longer be used. The processors will continue to carry the phrase “Made in Malaysia”, where the chip packaging and assembly is done.
A spokesperson for AMD said the change was made to be consistent with other products. The hardware giant recently acquired chip designer Xilinx. The most important feature of this company is that it does not bear the label of any country.
The spokesperson emphasized that they are not facing any pressure from China. However, some believe that the company has taken this step to avoid China’s problems. The removal of Taiwan from the Ryzen lineup is thought to better align the AMD brand strategically.
Previously, companies like AMD and Corsair have faced backlash in China for packaging that clearly showed products were made in Taiwan. While AMD says the change is not politically motivated, the labeling changes will prevent similar situations from occurring.
With this move, AMD is following in the footsteps of Intel and other hardware manufacturers that do not specify the countries where their components are manufactured.
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