There is a lot of frustration with Intel over their pricing structure. Intel has done an excellent job at maximizing cash extraction.

Whatever the logic, humans do not like the feeling of being taken advantage of, and when your counterparty is obviously maximizing how much they extract from you, it feels bad.

The funny part is lots of people like to make themselves feel better by condescendingly "educating" people who feel that way. It is poor emotional regulation all the way down.