The European Commission is still considering the case for an anti-competition fine against Intel.

Earlier this week a report in the Financial Times Deutschland suggested that the Commission had decided to take action against the chip manufacturer.

But yesterday the Commission emphasised that proceedings were still ongoing and no decision had been made.

"The decision will be announced later this summer," said a spokesman.

Intel stands accused of offering rebates to computer makers that use its processors, as well as paying clients to cancel products used by AMD.

If found guilty, the supplier could face fines of up to 10 per cent of its annual global revenue.