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CPU fraud scandal erupts as another Chinese laptop busted with a fake chip — second device sporting a disguised Ryzen 5500U uncovered after vendor threatens legal action
- Latest findings show two Chuwi laptops allegedly ship CPUs that don’t match advertised specs, signaling a potential tampering issue.
- The CoreBook X reportedly hides a Ryzen 5 5500U in BIOS and Windows, contradicting its Ryzen 5 7430U branding.
- Notebookcheck found the CoreBook Plus also shows a mismatched CPU, with the Ryzen 5 5500U present instead of the advertised model.
- Experts say the Ryzen 5 5500U is two years older and has lower boost clocks and cache than the 7430U, widening the gap in performance.
- The report notes potential supply-chain tampering and suggests the issue may extend beyond a single device, not simply a mislabeling error.
- Chuwi reportedly pressured Notebookcheck to remove coverage and threatened legal action over reputational damage.
- The investigation notes two different motherboards across devices, arguing against a single batch explanation.
- The CoreBook Plus is priced around $535 with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, placing it in the midrange market band.
- The broader takeaway is rising concern over processor authenticity in consumer devices and its impact on buyers and supply chains.
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