For a long time, consumers favored Intel's desktop processors. However, the release of some less successful recent models has swayed consumer preference in another direction. Now, the list of the top ten most popular CPUs on Amazon consists solely of AMD chips.
As of the third quarter of 2024, AMD has increased its share of the desktop PC processor market to 28.7%. In comparison, five years ago, this figure was only 15.8%. This represents an 81% growth and a significant decline in Intel's position.
The current superiority of the “red” team is clearly demonstrated by the list of best-selling processors on Amazon, where the top ten positions are occupied by AMD processors from the Ryzen 5000, 7000, and 9000 series. Intel managed to secure only the 11th position with its Core i7-13700K — a processor that lags behind its contemporaries by two generations.
Some might argue that the Intel Core Ultra 200 chips are too new to make it onto the Amazon bestsellers list. However, AMD's leading gaming processor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, was only launched this month, and it is already securing top positions. This has occurred despite the huge demand and speculative pricing. The previous generation, represented by the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, offers a more affordable alternative, which is reflected in its second place ranking.
The Ryzen 9 5900X, a four-year-old processor, occupies third place and is being offered at a 60% discount for $226. It appeals to budget-conscious buyers with support for 24 threads at an attractive price point. It even outperforms the Ryzen 9 5900XT, released this year, which is priced higher at $308. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, priced at $194, holds the fourth position, while the older 12-thread (and cheaper, at $105) Ryzen 5 5600X is in fifth place.
The sixth through tenth spots in the Amazon best-selling processors list are taken by the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, Ryzen 7 5700X, Ryzen 7 7700X, Ryzen 7 5800X, and Ryzen 5 5500. These chips offer consumers a wide range of options — the cheapest processor starts at less than $100, while those with a bigger budget can spend over $500 on a gaming processor.
Source: tomshardware
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