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English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on March 14, 2026, 13:01:35

Title: The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spotlight
Post by: Redaktion on March 14, 2026, 13:01:35
While we recently provided double proof of Chuwi's CPU mislabeling, there are now indications that another Asia-based brand, Ninkear, could be affected. We also have a sample on hand and are investigating immediately. Spoiler: The outcome supports the manufacturer's claims, but raises questions about the original design manufacturer (ODM).

https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-7430U-CPU-scandal-could-spread-Another-manufacturer-under-suspicion-ODM-comes-into-the-spotlight.1249671.0.html
Title: Re: The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spo
Post by: X on March 14, 2026, 14:23:35
This story should extend to other companies selling some graphics card with very low TDP setup or selling high CPU throttling very much (in some situation working much worse than less expensive CPU from the same model).
Title: Re: The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spo
Post by: Heffer on March 14, 2026, 15:30:56
It is not the ODM, it is how the OEM handles it. Lets see how Corebook handles it. Legal threats like Chuwi was fun to watch.
Title: Re: The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spo
Post by: biffy on March 14, 2026, 23:08:55
None of this matters. What matters is: How does it compare to the new MacBook Neo?!?
Title: Re: The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spo
Post by: Randy Hill on March 15, 2026, 00:06:24
Does this help explain why Ryzen does so poorly against Apple Silicon in benchmarks?
Title: Re: The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spo
Post by: Xbi on March 15, 2026, 02:38:22
Think twice about these. If you want decent quality Chinese electronics, stick to brand names with long reputations.
Title: Re: The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spo
Post by: Dude on March 16, 2026, 17:29:36
Oh China. All those 5 star reviews do not help.
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