The Huge Premium Intel Is Charging for Skylake Xeons
Q: Why is Intel charging so much?A: Because enough people pay.Q: Why do people pay so much? Why do they pay a high premium for top performance?A: Because, considering all factors, it's worth that much for them. For many it's too much but for many others it's ok.Q: But it's the same silicon!A: Manufacturing cost plays little role when the price is not dictated by a race to the bottom between different manufactures. Instead, marketing, market segmentation and customer value are the cost determining factors.