Intel Refutes Alleged Core CPU Price Hikes, Current Prices Unchanged

[AleksandarK]

Recent rumors suggested that Intel contemplated a price hike across all of its Core processors. This speculation originated from a forum staff member from PCGH who claimed to have received related information indicating a possible correspondence from Intel to its wholesalers about an impending price rise. In response to these rumors, Intel confirmed to HardwareLuxx that it has no plans to increase processor prices currently. The company stated that the Recommended Customer Price (RCP), which is generally quoted in US dollars for 1,000 unit prices as per their Ark database, will persist unchanged. Intel clarified that it hadn't shared such news with its customers or partners, nor was it considering a price change for its CPU portfolio at the moment.

The speculated price increase was reportedly associated with Intel's ongoing and planned factory constructions and company restructuring, according to PCGH. The need to refinance the 'fabs' was cited as the primary reason. Presently, Intel is streamlining its expenses, shutting down multiple smaller business areas, and investing significantly with state aid. However, it is doubtful that these reasons would be expressed in a wholesaler letter as grounds for price hikes. The PC market is currently sluggish, and though an uplift is predicted for the second half of this year, most segments of the PC market are still witnessing double-digit percentage reductions. In such a scenario, where buyers are becoming increasingly price-sensitive, and the market is trying to rebound, a price rise could be counterproductive.



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But it would be so cool if, after we spend $500+ on a semi-decent video card, we'd also have to spend $500+ on a semi-decent CPU as well... Feels like a missed opportunity.

 

[ixi]

But it would be so cool if, after we spend $500+ on a semi-decent video card, we'd also have to spend $500+ on a semi-decent CPU as well... Feels like a missed opportunity.

500€/$ is entry level gpu.

Would we cool to see how company would get decliened because of their prices. Waiting with patient that to happen to nvidia. Dunno when people will at last wake up.

 

[Vayra86]

500€/$ is entry level gpu.

Would we cool to see how company would get decliened because of their prices. Waiting with patient that to happen to nvidia. Dunno when people will at last wake up.

When money runs out which in large parts of the world is ongoing

 

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500€/$ is entry level gpu.

Would we cool to see how company would get decliened because of their prices. Waiting with patient that to happen to nvidia. Dunno when people will at last wake up.

As if AMD sells their cards for cheap... Remember a few years when they had to reduce their announced MSRP because Nvidia launched a week before a faster card for cheaper?
They're both playing the same game and game is "charge them as much as they're willing to pay". And just to be clear, there's no malice involved, it's just how economy works, peasants do the same when they sell their goods at the market.