Rumors suggest Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger canceled the ambitious ‘Royal Core’ project, which aimed to revolutionize Intel’s CPU architecture and challenge AMD’s dominance. This project, spearheaded by former AMD architect Jim Keller, envisioned a dynamic core system with ‘Rentable Units’ that could split into smaller cores when needed, offering a unique blend of performance and efficiency. The cancellation of ‘Royal Core’ raises questions about Intel’s long-term strategy and its ability to compete in the ever-evolving processor market.