8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge How can Intel beat AMD with Nova Lake? Trivia challenge Think you know why builders fled to AMD — and whether Intel's Nova Lake can finally win them back? Intel AMD CPU Platform Hardware Begin What is the single most cited reason PC builders have favored AMD over Intel for the past five-plus years? A AMD CPUs have faster single-core clock speeds B AMD's AM4 and AM5 platforms offer long-term socket compatibility C AMD CPUs consume less power at idle D AMD offers better integrated graphics on all desktop CPUs Correct! AMD's commitment to socket longevity — keeping AM4 alive from 2017 through multiple CPU generations — meant builders could upgrade CPUs without replacing motherboards. This saved money and reduced e-waste, making AMD a far more attractive long-term platform investment. Not quite. The answer is AMD's long-term socket compatibility.…