Intel Alder and Raptor Lake/Refresh CPU Prices Surge in Korea

Recent trends indicate a significant increase in the prices of Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors across various global markets, particularly impacting those in the budget segment.

Price Surge of Intel’s LGA 1700 Processors in South Korea Following Japan

After reports of soaring prices for Intel processors in Japan, similar trends are emerging in South Korea. Notably, the pricing for models like the Core i5-14400F has escalated by approximately 20% in less than a month. Since September, the costs of several Raptor Lake and Refresh CPUs have surged, with budget models experiencing the most substantial increases.

In South Korea, data from Danawa, a prominent price-comparison platform that aggregates listings from numerous online retailers, reveals a marked escalation in prices for Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors.

Price comparison screen showcasing the Intel Core i5-13400F at 240, 000 Won. — Core i5-13400F now priced at 240, 000 Won.

Intel Core i5-12th Generation 12400F with lowest price of 177, 290 Won. — Core i5-12400F listed at 177, 290 Won.

As for the 12th generation processors, the Core i5-12400F has seen an 11% increase, climbing from 159, 000 Won to its current price. The Core i3-13400F has surged by around 14% in under three weeks, while the Core i3-14100F now stands at 140, 000 Won—a rise of 15% compared to the previous month.

Intel Core i3-14th Generation 14100F priced at 140, 000 Won on a shopping site. — Core i3-14100F now at 140, 000 Won.

Other notable changes include the Core i5-14600KF, which has increased by 13%, while the Core i5-14400F has experienced a more moderate increase of 6%. However, not all WeUs are following this upward trend; the Core i7-13700K remains stable in price since September, and similarly, the Core i3-13100F, Core i5-12600K, and Core i7-12700K have not seen any price hikes. Conversely, the Core i9-12900K has sky rocketed from 967, 000 Won to nearly 1.25 million Won, reflecting a staggering increase of nearly 30%.

Intel Core i9-13900K displayed at a price of 1, 251, 990 원. — Core i9-13900K now priced at 1, 251, 990 Won.

Looking ahead, further price increases are anticipated in the upcoming weeks, possibly affecting currently stable WeUs. However, the situation in the North American market appears different, where processor prices remain relatively stable compared to the previous month.