The Ryzen X3D series is cementing its place at the top of the CPU market, with remarkable sales numbers that are even surpassing Intel’s entire lineup. As we delve into October sales figures, the contrast between AMD and Intel becomes increasingly apparent.
October CPU Sales: AMD’s Dominance and Intel’s Struggles
Recent data reveals that AMD has successfully shipped an impressive 16, 000 units of the Ryzen 9800X3D and 7800X3D. In stark contrast, Intel’s combined sales of all CPU offerings barely crossed the 10, 000 mark. AMD continues to hold a commanding market share, although it slightly decreased to 83.80% from nearly 90% previously, indicating fierce competition.
The Raptor Lake Refresh 14th-gen CPUs from Intel are showing better performance compared to the Core Ultra 200 series, primarily thanks to the Core Ultra 7 265K. This CPU’s combination of capabilities for gaming and productivity has earned it some traction in the market. However, its sales could be more robust if it were priced closer to its launch MSRP. At a more competitive sub-$300 price point, its appeal grows, yet it remains insufficient to sway gamers from the high-performance Ryzen X3D options.

Both the Ryzen 9800X3D and 7800X3D have each sold around 8, 000 units within the month. Collectively, they significantly outstrip the total CPU units sold by Intel, which includes processors from as far back as the 7th generation. Analyzing pricing trends, Intel’s recent price hikes on its 12th, 13th, and 14th-gen processors place it at a disadvantage compared to AMD. Despite some price increases in AMD’s previous-gen CPUs, the Ryzen 9000 series remains largely unaffected.
Interestingly, the Ryzen 5 5500 ranks third in sales, nearing 5, 000 units sold. This processor is widely considered the best entry-level option due to its 6-core, 12-thread configuration. While it may not perform as well in gaming compared to higher-tier models like the Ryzen 5600X, the 5500 consistently outperforms its Intel counterparts, such as the Core i3 12100 and Core i3 14100F, which only offer four cores. Although these Intel models do support hyperthreading, the Ryzen 5600X’s additional cores offer an overall better experience.
🇺🇸 CPU Retail Sales Amazon US – October 2025Total AMD dominationℹ️ Units AMD: 52, 800, 83.80% Intel: 10, 200, 16.20% ℹ️ RevenueAMD: $14, 364, 406.50 (82.02%)Intel: $3, 147, 928.00 (17.98%)ℹ️ Average Selling Price (ASP)AMD: $272.05Intel: $308.62 pic.twitter.com/vYWIywyHCn
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The data underscores a pivotal shift in consumer preferences. Gamers today are increasingly drawn to CPUs that provide exceptional gaming performance or those that can efficiently handle multitasking scenarios. Despite the premium pricing of models like the 9800X3D and 7800X3D, the overall average selling price for AMD remains lower than that of Intel, largely due to the robust sales of its affordable budget processors.
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