AMD may block any Intel acquisition to prevent trillion dollar tech company from becoming even more powerful

• Several big firms are interested in acquiring Intel, reports claim
• Suiters potentially include TSMC and Broadcom, but AMD could block them
• A deal dating back 16 years will require any buyer of Intel to negotiate with AMD

Recent reports have claimed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Broadcom are separately considering deals to split Intel apart, with Broadcom interested in the chip design and marketing side of the business and TSMC potentially interested in the chip factories….