PC and server manufacturers face a worsening CPU shortage from Intel and AMD. This supply gap compounds an existing global memory chip crunch.
Rapid AI infrastructure expansion is driving an unexpected surge in server processor demand. Both chipmakers are struggling to meet requirements for workloads that rely heavily on CPUs.
Intel reports lead times of up to six months for specific server CPUs. AMD faces delivery delays of up to ten weeks.
Server component prices have increased by over 10% in markets like China. Prioritizing the server market will likely tighten supply and raise costs for consumer PCs.