The hits just keep on coming for Intel. AMD’s Epyc chips are gobbling up market share in data centers while Intel’s desktop chips are frying themselves after years of being stuck on a stalled architecture.

Intel's semiconductor factories present a major challenge for Qualcomm's possible acquisition.

One analyst notes that Intel’s situation doesn’t seem dire enough for the company to settle for a “fire sale.” Plus, Qualcomm could see Intel’s foundry assets as a headache.