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If you look at any given list of recommendations for the best gaming CPU, you will see one manufacturer dominating the top of the list. AMD’s Ryzen chips have proved incredibly popular with PC gaming fans for good reason, and current data shows that popularity is not slowing down.
According to a report by tech analyst and blogger TechEpiphany on Twitter/X, AM5 and AM4 CPUs are vastly outselling Intel chips. In fact, the combined sales of Intel Socket 1700 and Socket 1851 don’t match the sales of AM4 CPUs, which is AMD’s previous-generation platform.
AM4 is still selling more than Intel at a popular retailer
The figures were obtained from German retailer Mindfactory. It is worth noting that socket AM4 is the older AMD platform, with the current technology using the AM5 platform. Socket AM4 CPUs and motherboards remain popular amongst PC users, however, since they are cost-effective and easy to upgrade over time, especially since they use the cheaper DDR4 RAM and cheaper compatible motherboards.
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The figures paint a stark picture of Intel’s fall from grace. Team Blue simply does not have a chip that can match the performance of CPUs like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Despite Intel’s attempts to enable pre-defined overclocking profiles, that lack shows in the sales figures in the DIY market.
| Brand | Units sold (total) | Units sold (by socket) | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD | 1,805 | 1,265 (AM5) / 540 (AM4) | €494,624 |
| Intel | 220 | 180 (LGA 1700) / 40 (LGA 1851) | €57,270 |
One user replied to the post expressing disappointment in Intel, saying: “Breaks my heart. I have always been an Intel Fanboy. But this time, next month I am building a new PC and I fear I simply have to go with AMD. I never thought I would see the day. I’m also going with a AMD video card. Sick of Nvidia’s greed.”
Of course, this only represents figures from a small section of the worldwide market, but the signs are not looking good for Intel. Perhaps its new CEO can pull it back.
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