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Intel may be preparing another price hike for its processors. According to supply-chain sources cited by DigiTimes, on 5 October the prices of selected CPUs are due to rise by about 10 per cent. It would be another adjustment following earlier increases in 2026.
Another 10 percent rise
According to the report, Intel plans to raise PC processor prices by around 10%. However, it did not provide an exact list of the models affected. It is also unclear whether the hike will hit desktop and mobile processors to the same extent. It would not be the first such change this year. Intel has already adjusted prices for some processors in the first quarter and in July 2026. Tom's Hardware notes that the company is increasingly focusing on improving margins, and in its latest results the revenue growth in the client segment came mainly from a higher average selling price rather than a larger number of units sold.
Will processors in shops immediately become more expensive?
This does not necessarily mean an automatic price increase for every Intel processor in Polish shops. Sellers may still have older stock, and retail prices also depend on promotions, exchange rates and distributor margins. However, if the reports are confirmed, it could mean fewer attractive promotions on selected Intel processors. Wccftech also points out that the October increase may limit discounts on models that until now were often sold well below the suggested prices.
At this time Intel has not published an official statement confirming the scale or the list of processors affected by the change.
Sources: DigiTimes via VideoCardz, Tom's Hardware, Wccftech
