AMD, Intel: CPU Prices on the Rise
Price increases are affecting older generation processors from both AMD and Intel. Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs have already seen price hikes, which have now been reported in South Korea as well. Resellers in Hong Kong have followed suit, raising their prices, and some wholesalers have even stopped deliveries.
Details on Price Changes
- Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core i CPUs are becoming more expensive.
- AMD's Ryzen 5000 series is also experiencing price increases.
The exact reasons behind these hikes are not clearly stated. However, rising demand due to artificial intelligence (AI) applications may be influencing the trend, as production capacity may be shifting toward AI-focused solutions. For AMD’s Ryzen 5000, the increase could be linked to its age and dwindling stock, as the series nears end-of-life and faces potential component shortages.
Price increases range from $5 to $20 depending on the model and retailer.
Products Unaffected by Price Increases
- Core Ultra 200 series CPUs
- AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs
These models have maintained stable pricing for now.
"Intel has been raising prices on its Raptor Lake processors, and this increase was recently noted in South Korea too."
"Twelfth-, thirteenth- and fourteenth-generation Core i CPUs continue to rise in price, while the same is true of AMD’s Ryzen 5000 CPUs."
Author’s Summary: Prices for older AMD and Intel CPUs are rising due to increased demand and supply issues, while newer models like Core Ultra 200 and Ryzen 9000 remain stable.