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Globe and Mail
07-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Intel Stock (NASDAQ:INTC) Slides as CPU-Z Stats Show Substantial Sales Decline
So while most of us were focused on the potential joint venture between chip stock Intel (INTC) and fellow manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), another bit of news, much worse for Intel, slipped out about sales numbers between Intel and rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). And not surprisingly, the impact of this did not do much for Intel share prices, which slipped around 2% in Monday afternoon's trading. Don't Miss Our End of Quarter Offers: Discover the latest stocks recommended by top Wall Street analysts, all in one place with Analyst Top Stocks. Make smarter investments with weekly expert stock picks from the Smart Investor Newsletter. The reports from CPU-Z revealed that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D gave AMD a huge boost in sales, particularly for those who like to make their own PCs. That chip did not just help on that front, the reports noted, as it also gave AMD a hefty boost in CPU sales shares overall. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D managed to become the most popular chip at several different chip stores, selling the most units and becoming overall most popular. Since CPU-Z collects data via user validation, the report requires it be taken with a certain grain of salt. But it allows a way to check sales that does not depend on measuring shipments. We already knew that AMD now has about 80% of the CPU market under its control, based on figures from Amazon (AMZN), but CPU-Z's reports give a look from a slightly different angle, one that underscores the results provided from Amazon's figure. The latest data does Intel no favors, having lost around 10% of its market share while AMD landed an extra 16.6%. Down But Not Out Yet Intel is not out of this fight by any means. In fact, it just lowered prices on the Intel Core i5-14600K processor to their lowest levels yet. Now, the processor is running at right around $200 in some places, which will make this chip even more accessible to home PC builders. In fact, with the current economic environment looking like it is, there will likely be some who may have wanted an AMD chip, but might instead settle for the lower-cost 14 th Gen Core processor from Intel instead. With reports suggesting that it can still hold its own in head-to-head face-offs, yet do so at a downright bargain price, the i5-14600K may just be what Intel needed to get some of that lost market share back even in these uncertain times. Is Intel a Buy, Hold or Sell? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Hold consensus rating on INTC stock based on one Buy, 27 Holds and four Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After a 47.77% loss in its share price over the past year, the average INTC price target of $23.11 per share implies 18.63% upside potential. Disclosure
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Watch out — there are fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs on Amazon
Buying one of the best processors from a retailer like Amazon seems like a safe bet, but that isn't always the case. A hardware reviewer just bought an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU on Amazon only to find out that it was fake. The box looked convincing enough, but the hardware found inside had nothing to do with the beastly CPU you'd expect to find. The worst part? I found fake listings on Amazon right now for that same CPU. Crmaris from HWBusters is the unlucky shopper. He needed an extra Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU for testing purposes, so he ordered one from Amazon Germany. The reviewer claims that the CPU was sold directly by Amazon and was brand new, which should imply that it'd arrive in good condition. Well, it may have been in good condition, but it certainly wasn't a 9800X3D. The difference was glaringly obvious just as soon as Crmaris opened the box, which looked legit. Inside, there was a CPU that had some semi-dodgy lettering that claimed it was a Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It also said it was diffused in the U.S. and in Taiwan, but made in China. The sketchy-looking front was just one of the problems; it also had a different heatspreader and entirely different pins. The text on the heatspreader turned out to be a sticker. When the sticker was peeled off, the CPU turned out to be an old AMD FX processor from 2011. Needless to say, it wouldn't fit into an AM5 socket motherboard, and it certainly wouldn't perform like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Seeing as this was sold directly by Amazon and wasn't a returned product (where the previous buyer could've replaced the CPU in the box), a deeper investigation needs to follow on Amazon's part. The reviewer asked for a refund and will need to wait up to three weeks for the money to be returned to his account. This story prompted me to check out Amazon U.S., and lo and behold, the first listing I found was suspiciously good. It's a sponsored listing, so it appears right at the top of the search. It's sold by a third-party company, not Amazon, and has no reviews. The most telling part is that it's sold for $429. Checking Newegg tells me that price isn't right — the CPU is listed for $589, which is much more in line with its current price. (Unfortunately, due to availability issues, the 9800X3D is pricey even months after launch). Long story short, it's important to be careful when buying components online, and if something doesn't feel right, go ahead and get a refund — people will sell fakes just about anywhere.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D accounts for nearly all Zen 5 sales
Recent sales data from German retailer MindFactory highlights a striking trend in AMD's Zen 5 CPU lineup, with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D accounting for nearly 90% of all Ryzen 9000-series sales. The latest figures indicate that consumers overwhelmingly prefer this gaming-optimized processor over other models in the lineup. In January 2025, MindFactory recorded 25,625 total CPU sales, with AMD capturing 92.16% of the market—equivalent to 23,615 units. Intel, by contrast, managed to sell just 2,010 processors, reinforcing AMD's dominance in the consumer market. Among the Zen 5 (Ryzen 9000 series) processors, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D saw the highest demand, selling 8,390 units. This makes up a staggering 87% of all Zen 5 CPU sales. By comparison, the rest of the Ryzen 9000 series saw significantly lower numbers: Ryzen 7 9700X – 640 units Ryzen 5 9600X – 250 units Ryzen 9 9950X – 230 units Ryzen 9 9900X – 180 units The X3D lineup has consistently been AMD's best-selling option for gaming enthusiasts, thanks to its 3D V-Cache technology, which improves performance in CPU-heavy games. Despite selling well above its launch price of $479, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has become the go-to choice for gamers, while the standard Zen 5 chips have struggled to attract buyers. With the 9000 series' non-X3D models failing to gain traction, AMD may need to reassess its product lineup. The continued success of X3D variants suggests that consumers are willing to pay a premium for gaming performance, making it likely that the company may prioritize future X3D models over traditional CPUs. While MindFactory's data reflects sales trends in Germany, it serves as a strong indicator of global demand. If these trends continue, AMD could shift its focus toward optimizing X3D chips to sustain its market lead in the high-performance CPU space.
