The AI frenzy is now coming for CPUs, as a new Reuters report says both Intel and AMD are struggling to meet enterprise demand, resulting in surge in prices. Server CPUs are now under immense demand from hyperscalers, potentially forcing Intel/AMD to shift away from client products. Over the past few quarters, DRAM, NAND, and semiconductors are experiencing massive shortages.
This has ultimately created an adverse impact not just on consumers alone, but also on manufacturers like Intel and AMD.
According to a new report by Reuters, Intel's server CPU products in China are seeing extensive price hikes, as the demand from professional markets has made delivery lead times extend over six months.
The report further mentions that apart from Intel, AMD is also facing similar supply constraints as well, given that the company does depend on TSMC for its EPYC lineup of processors, and since the Taiwan chip giant currently caters to the demand of the entire AI supply chain, the manufacturing times have significantly increased in the past few weeks.
Interestingly, Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, discussed this situation during the Q4 earnings call, where it was revealed that Team Blue failed to meet hyperscaler demand due to supply constraints on server CPUs.
This situation is another trouble for gamers out there, given that several hyperscalers are in the process of replacing older server equipment, which involves upgrading to newer x86 architectures, and this is driving a whole new wave of demand in the server CPU segment.
Similar to what is seen with consumer GPUs, it's fair to say that both Intel and AMD will prioritize fulfilling enterprise demand over the client segment, which could mean CPUs are in short supply and drive prices in the retail market.
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