Intel to Raise PC CPU Prices by ~10% on Oct 5, Third Hike Since Late 2025

Intel has announced another price increase of approximately 10% for PC CPUs, effective October 5, 2026, marking the third round of hikes since late 2025. The company previously raised prices by about 10% in Q1 2026 and increased prices on some consumer and server CPUs in July, with increases ranging from tens to over a thousand dollars.

Intel said it aims to focus on product lines with higher profit margins. The latest adjustment follows a trend of rising manufacturing costs across the semiconductor supply chain.

The price increases come as TSMC has reportedly notified customers of a roughly 10% increase in wafer foundry quotes. In parallel, AMD is said to be passing on the full increase in TSMC manufacturing costs to downstream customers, with plans to raise prices across its chip lineup by about 10% starting in Q4 2026, covering AI accelerators, consumer GPUs, and chipset products.

The near-simultaneous price moves by the two major chipmakers are expected to intensify cost pressure on server vendors and PC brands, potentially affecting end-consumer prices as well.