Microsoft silicon: Is it time for Microsoft to design its own chip?
(Windows Phone Central)

The competition isn`t playing around when it comes to silicon. Apple has the M1 chip. Google`s currently working on its own silicon endeavor. And then there`s Microsoft, championing its Qualcomm-bound SQ1 and SQ2 processors seen in the Surface Pro X. Is it time for Microsoft to detach from Qualcomm and go solo like its tech industry brethren? There`s a chance Microsoft doesn`t care about this particular race and would prefer to maintain its existing partnership, especially since Qualcomm recently said it`ll be upping its game to try to keep up with Apple. But that`s a lofty goal that`ll take time to come to fruition. Until then, Microsoft`s stuck with what Qualcomm`s offering. With these items in mind, a question is born: What`s the optimal silicon strategy for Microsoft, given its current situation? Windows Central spoke to industry analysts to learn more. Microsoft silicon: Is there a benefit to it? Speaking about whether there were any benefits to Microsoft producing its ow...