Report: Intel and AMD Face Sharp Processor Price Increases at the Start of November

At the beginning of November, Intel and AMD processors saw a sudden rise in prices across different markets, surprising both consumers and distributors.

The price increase was mainly seen in wholesale (tray/bulk) sales, which are targeted at manufacturers and system builders. Several generations of CPUs from both companies were affected.

Rising Prices in Wholesale Channels

For Intel, the price hikes were noticed in the 12th, 13th, and 14th series, known as Alder Lake and Raptor Lake. Meanwhile, AMD experienced a significant increase in its Ryzen 5000 lineup, with some chips going up by $5 to $20. This situation even led some distributors to temporarily suspend shipments while adjusting to the new prices.

The reasons behind these price hikes may be linked to growing demand driven by artificial intelligence and the rising cost of key components within the production chain. In addition, the high demand for next-generation chips indirectly affects the availability of older models.

Despite the situation, not all Intel and AMD products have been affected. The latest models, such as Intel Core Ultra 200 (Arrow Lake) and Ryzen 9000, have maintained stable prices so far. This is likely because they are still in their launch phase and follow a different distribution structure.

Impact on Consumers

For consumers, this means that those planning to upgrade their systems with older-generation processors may face higher costs in the coming weeks. On the other hand, those seeking the newest architectures are unlikely to see major price changes in the short term.