Chinkcrap Chuwi caught faking CPU details
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PostPosted: Sat, 14th Mar 2026 10:13    Post subject: Chinkcrap Chuwi caught faking CPU details
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Warning-Chuwi-CoreBook-X-uses-AMD-Ryzen-5-5500U-instead-of-7430U.1242048.0.html
https://www.notebookcheck.net/CPU-fraud-next-round-Chuwi-CoreBook-Plus-with-supposed-AMD-Ryzen-5-7430U-also-affected.1248660.0.html

These assholes are caught faking laptop COU details at the bios level to fool even tools like CPUz. Digging inside reveals a 2 year old CPU.

You chinkcrap what you pay for. They got caught in one line, tried to intimidate the website with a lawsuit, and got caught doing it in more lines. Laughing


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PostPosted: Sat, 14th Mar 2026 10:57    Post subject:
thats scary if u can just trick cpu and gpu z. can the software do some update to protect consumers against this ?

then again. does anyone send shit back to alibaba alixpress?

recently bauer utuber got massively screwed by china supplier also but way more blatant Mad
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PostPosted: Sat, 14th Mar 2026 12:20    Post subject:
The software relies on hardware identifiers, reported by the motherboard. If the motherboard spoofs all the right identifiers, not much the software can do. Maybe it can compare some frequencies and cache sizes, but not all of that is a definite indicator of fraud; in laptops, manufacturer has leeway to undervolt and underclock a CPU and/or a GPU to hit a certain power and/or thermal limit.

In a perfect world, you'd think that AMD would respond to this and it would kick a shitstorm to protect its IP. Let's see. I suspect money is more important, and pushing that old stock is likely free money for AMD right now.


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PostPosted: Sat, 14th Mar 2026 22:16    Post subject:
Apparently there is a CPUID CPU instruction that cannot be easily spoofed.

But while reading about that, found these:

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/you-can-now-jailbreak-your-amd-cpu-google-researchers-release-kit-to-exploit-microcode-vulnerability-in-zen-1-to-zen-4-chips

https://bughunters.google.com/blog/zen-and-the-art-of-microcode-hacking

So it could be these china assholes are abusing this to push spoofed microcode to the CPU.


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PostPosted: Wed, 18th Mar 2026 17:05    Post subject:
https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-issues-a-statement-on-chuwi-ryzen-cpu-mislabeling

Quote:
“AMD has recently become aware that CHUWI has unauthorizedly mislabeled AMD Ryzen 5 5500U products as Ryzen 5 7430U. AMD has never authorized, confirmed, or tacitly approved the above conduct in any form. AMD was not involved in the labeling or marketing decisions related to these products and had no knowledge of the matter.

AMD has clear and strict rules governing the naming, use, and labeling of product models. Any unauthorized use of our model names or false labeling will seriously disrupt normal market order and may mislead consumers.

AMD has always attached great importance to the authenticity and transparency of product information and is committed to maintaining a fair and orderly market environment as well as protecting the legitimate rights and interests of users. We are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and reserve the right to pursue legal liability against the relevant parties in accordance with the law.”


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PostPosted: Mon, 23rd Mar 2026 16:16    Post subject:
Quote:
...at CHUWI has unauthorizedly mislabel...


Is that even a real word?
(nope, it's not listed in the Cambridge dictionary)

Sounds like AMD's press team don't want to lose sales by using a more fitting word like fraudulently (which IS a real word).


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PostPosted: Mon, 23rd Mar 2026 16:34    Post subject:
It’s a comment they made to a Korean site that was translated by a user.


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PostPosted: Tue, 24th Mar 2026 13:00    Post subject:
Chincrap Chuwi offers refunds:

Quote:
Statement Regarding CoreBook X and CoreBook Plus

Dear Users and Fans,
Thank you for your continued trust and support of CHUWI.

Due to a production error, a limited number of CoreBook X and CoreBook Plus units were assembled with incorrect processors. If you have received a device that does not match the specifications you ordered, please return it for a full refund. You may initiate the return through your original purchase channel or contact our official support team at service@chuwi.com for assistance.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We are committed to resolving this matter promptly and ensuring that your rights are fully protected.

Return Guidelines:

Please ensure the device is in original condition with all accessories included
Valid period: From now until May 31, 2026
With 22 years of brand history, CHUWI has always placed the highest priority on quality and innovation. Moving forward, we will continue to uphold a “user-first” philosophy and strive to deliver high-quality, innovative products with exceptional value.

Thank you again for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,
CHUWI Team


https://videocardz.com/newz/chuwi-finally-admits-corebook-x-and-corebook-plus-shipped-with-wrong-cpus-offers-refunds
https://blog.chuwi.com/statement-regarding-corebook-x-and-corebook-plus/

"Due to a production error" Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing


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