According to the latest data from Mercury Research, AMD continues its steady progress against Intel in the x86 processor segment.
Significant Milestone Reached
In the third quarter of 2025 (thanks Tom’s Hardware), AMD surpassed the 25 % mark of all x86 CPU units shipped for the first time in years, reaching a 25.6 % share. Including chips for game consoles (such as PlayStation and Xbox) and embedded systems, AMD’s total share in the x86 chip market rises to 30.9 %.
In the desktop PC segment, AMD showed its greatest strength: it hit a new all-time high with a 33.6 % share of desktop CPU units. This jump was driven by the popularity of its Ryzen 9000 (‘Granite Ridge’) processors. Meanwhile, Intel still holds the largest share, but its participation has dropped to 66.4 %.
Strong Gains Across All Segments
The success of AMD is not only visible in units shipped but also in profitability. The company has achieved record revenues in both the desktop and server segments. This is due to a shift in product mix toward premium units (which yield higher margins).
In the server market, AMD also made progress—though modestly—raising its share to 27.8 % by unit count. The deployment of its EPYC “Turin” processors boosted demand for high-core-count chips, resulting in revenue growth notably faster than unit growth.
In the laptop segment, AMD began to recover ground that had been lost, increasing its share to 21.9 %, while Intel faced supply constraints on its entry-level processors. In short: although Intel still dominates the overall x86 market with 74.4 %, AMD is making steady and profitable gains in every key segment—and that trend does not appear poised to reverse in the near term.
