Intel reportedly set to hike CPU prices by 10% ahead of 'major annual product' launch in March 2027 — report says AMD will follow up between June and July
DigiTimes, citing supply chain sources, reports Intel is set to hike CPU prices by 10% — its third increase — ahead of a 'major annual product' launch in March 2027. AMD is said to follow with launches between June and July. Unclear which products are affected; server and mobile are likely candidates. The article notes Intel's recent client revenue growth came from higher ASPs, and server demand is rising on agentic AI workloads.
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