Nvidia to Intel: “Walk free… awhile”

Chief Executive Officer at largest graphics chip maker Nvidia Jen-Hsun Huang stated that while the company considers Intel's chip pricing to be unfair Nvidia will not seek antitrust action against the world's largest chip maker for now. Huang says that Intel sells an Atom chip by itself for $45, but sells a three-chip set for $25 to lure business away.

"That seems pretty unfair," he said. "We ought to be able to compete and serve that market."

Intel in turn denied Hung’s suggestions.

"We compete fairly. We do not force bundles on any computer makers and customers can purchase Atom individually or as part of the bundle," said Bill Calder, a spokesman for Intel. "If you want to purchase the chip set, obviously there is better pricing."

For now, Huang plans no legal action.

"I hope it doesn't come down to that," he said, adding: "We have to do whatever we have to do when the time comes. We really hope this company (Intel) will compete on a fair basis."