If too many people don't buy Ryzen/Threadripper even though the price/performance is very competitive [1] then not much will change, effectively.

I will only buy Intel if I'm forced to by other people (think: employer, laptop). By my own choice, I will buy Ryzen/Threadripper whenever I can. And I will do so gladly, knowing I give my money to the David who's fighting Goliath and giving me a much better bang for the buck at the same time. Win/win.

[1] https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=amd-athl...