Intel, AMD & MediaTek Are Boosting CPU Production But Prices Continue To Increase & Lead Times Reach 1-Year Mark

Intel, AMD, and MediaTek are ramping CPU output, but AI-driven demand is still keeping supply tight.

Intel is prioritizing higher-margin Xeon server chips, while AMD is gaining share in servers and desktops.

CPU prices are rising, with Intel already increasing some prices and Chromebook lead times stretching as long as a year.

MediaTek is expected to boost Chromebook shipments, reflecting a broader reshaping of the PC and server market.