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Intel may be preparing another price increase for its processors. According to supply-chain sources cited by DigiTimes, on 5 October prices for selected CPUs are set to rise by around 10 per cent. That would be another adjustment after earlier increases in 2026.
Another 10 per cent up
According to a report, Intel plans to raise PC processor prices by about 10 per cent. No exact list of models affected by the change has been given. It is also unclear whether the hike will hit desktop and mobile processors to the same degree. This would not be the first such change this year. Intel has already adjusted the prices of some processors in the first quarter and in July 2026. Tom's Hardware notes the company is increasingly focused on improving margins, and in its latest results the client segment's revenue growth was driven mainly by a higher average selling price rather than a greater number of units sold.
Will processors in stores get more expensive straight away?
That doesn't necessarily mean the price of every Intel processor in Polish stores will automatically rise. Retailers may still have older stock, and retail prices also depend on promotions, exchange rates and distributor margins. If the reports are confirmed, it could mean fewer attractive promotions on selected Intel processors. Wccftech also points out that the October increase could limit price cuts on models that until now have often sold well below recommended retail prices.
At the moment Intel has not issued an official statement confirming the scope or the list of processors affected by the change.
Sources: DigiTimes via VideoCardz, Tom's Hardware, Wccftech
