In fact, Chipzilla may not be worth much to Qualcomm unless it can renegotiate the x86/x86-64 cross-licensing patent agreement between Intel and AMD, which dates back to 2009. That agreement is terminated if a change in control happens at either Intel or AMD. There are also prior pacts between AMD and Intel.

Qualcomm is in talks to acquire industry rival Intel, per new reports. The CEO of Qualcomm, Cristiano Amon, is said to be personally involved in the negotiations. A deal has not been struck yet, though there are several unanswered questions about how Qualcomm will manage Intel's diverse portfolio.