AMD Widens Lead Over Intel in Latest European Retail Sales #
Newly released Week 47 sales data from Mindfactory—one of Europe’s largest DIY PC component retailers—shows AMD extending its already commanding lead over Intel. According to the latest figures, AMD sold around 2,260 CPUs, while Intel sold roughly 220, marking close to a 10× unit sales advantage.
This gap is no longer measured in small margins or percentages. It is now an order-of-magnitude difference.
3D V-Cache Ryzen CPUs Lead AMD’s Momentum #
AMD’s dominance is strongly driven by its gaming-optimized 3D V-Cache lineup:
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Together, these two CPUs alone sold over 1,000 units in a single week, nearly half of AMD’s total sales.
In contrast, Intel’s top performers—Core i5-14600K and Core Ultra 7 265K—managed only around 20 units each, underscoring the widening performance-driven gap in consumer preference.
AM4 Platform: Still a Revenue Powerhouse #
Of AMD’s ~2,260 unit sales:
- Over 91% came from the long-lived AM4 platform
- Generating over $690,000 in weekly revenue
- Representing more than 92% of all AMD CPU revenue at the retailer
Entry-level CPUs like the Ryzen 5 5500, priced between $70–$90, even outpaced Intel’s new and flagship models in unit sales. The appeal is clear:
- Low cost of motherboards
- Low platform entry barrier
- Strong gaming performance even with high-end GPUs
AM4’s longevity continues to pay off.
AM5 CPUs Command Higher Prices — Yet Still Lead #
In the mid-to-high-end market, AM5 processors maintain impressive traction:
- Ryzen 5 9600X
- Ryzen 5 7600X
- Ryzen 7 9700X
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Most AM5 models hold an ASP above €300 yet continue to enjoy strong sales velocity.
Intel’s lineup, with an ASP around €243, has not been able to convert lower pricing into competitive volume. Consumers appear to prioritize:
- High-refresh gaming performance
- High-resolution gaming stability
- Platform efficiency and longevity
AMD currently leads decisively in all three.
Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh Arrives — But Has Limited Impact #
Intel’s latest Arrow Lake refresh—featuring the:
- Core Ultra 9 270K Plus
- Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
—has entered the European retail market, but early sales remain modest. Architectural constraints limit gaming performance gains, and the new models do not meaningfully shift Intel’s declining share.
While Intel still offers strong productivity performance, the current retail market is overwhelmingly gaming-driven, and AMD’s offerings align more directly with that trend.
Market Share: AMD Holds ~90% at Mindfactory #
Mindfactory’s current sales snapshot shows:
- ~90% unit share for AMD
- ~90% revenue share as well
- Intel consistently below 10%
The combined strength of AM4’s persistent relevance and AM5’s accelerating growth creates a dual-platform ecosystem that Intel is struggling to counter.
Looking ahead, analysts expect the trend to continue unless Intel can deliver substantial breakthroughs in:
- Gaming performance
- Power efficiency
- Platform competitiveness
At present, AMD’s market position in Europe remains stronger than ever—particularly among gamers who continue to shape desktop CPU demand.