Memory got the headlines, but server CPUs are running the same playbook a few months behind. Prices up 10–20% since March, average lead times stretched from 2 weeks to 8–12 (worse on popular SKUs), and both Intel and AMD signaling more increases in H2. This piece pulls the channel data into one table and looks at what it means for anyone holding Xeon or EPYC inventory — values on pulled processors track shortages like this with a lag.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/server-cpu-prices-are-still-climbing-in-mid-2026/

#ServerCPU #Intel #AMD #EPYC #Xeon #AgenticAI #AIInfrastructure #DataCenter #Semiconductors #CPUShortage #ITAD #HardwareResale #TechSupplyChain

Memory got the headlines, but server CPUs are running the same playbook a few months behind. Prices up 10–20% since March, average lead times stretched from 2 weeks to 8–12 (worse on popular SKUs), and both Intel and AMD signaling more increases in H2.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/server-cpu-prices-are-still-climbing-in-mid-2026/

#ServerCPU #Intel #AMD #EPYC #Xeon #AgenticAI #AIInfrastructure #DataCenter #Semiconductors #CPUShortage #technology

AI isn't just hungry for GPUs anymore — it's eating CPUs too.

In 2026, server CPU lead times have stretched up to a year, prices are up 20%, and both Intel and AMD are sold out. The culprit? The shift from AI training to real-time agentic AI, which is pushing CPU-to-GPU ratios from 1:8 toward 1:1 in data centers.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/why-ai-is-causing-a-global-cpu-shortage-and-what-it-means-for-your-business/

#ServerCPU #CPUShortage #AIInfrastructure #Intel #AMD #ITAD #DataCenter #ITAssetManagement #TechNews #EnterpriseIT #CPUPrices2026 #AgenticAI

AI isn't just hungry for GPUs anymore — it's eating CPUs too.

In 2026, server CPU lead times have stretched up to a year, prices are up 20%, and both Intel and AMD are sold out. The culprit? The shift from AI training to real-time agentic AI, which is pushing CPU-to-GPU ratios from 1:8 toward 1:1 in data centers.

If you're managing IT assets, this changes your buying AND selling calculus. We break down what's driving the crunch, what's coming next (hint: Nova Lake and Zen 6 are both delayed to 2027), and how to turn the shortage to your advantage.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/why-ai-is-causing-a-global-cpu-shortage-and-what-it-means-for-your-business/

#ServerCPU #CPUShortage #AIInfrastructure #Intel #AMD #ITAD #DataCenter #ITAssetManagement #TechNews #EnterpriseIT #CPUPrices2026 #AgenticAI

AI isn't just hungry for GPUs anymore — it's eating CPUs too.

In 2026, server CPU lead times have stretched up to a year, prices are up 20%, and both Intel and AMD are sold out. The culprit? The shift from AI training to real-time agentic AI, which is pushing CPU-to-GPU ratios from 1:8 toward 1:1 in data centers.

Read more from the article.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/why-ai-is-causing-a-global-cpu-shortage-and-what-it-means-for-your-business/

#ServerCPU #CPUShortage #AIInfrastructure #Intel #AMD #ITAD #DataCenter #TechNews #EnterpriseIT #CPUPrices2026 #AgenticAI #tech

AI isn't just hungry for GPUs anymore — it's eating CPUs too.

In 2026, server CPU lead times have stretched up to a year, prices are up 20%, and both Intel and AMD are sold out. The culprit? The shift from AI training to real-time agentic AI, which is pushing CPU-to-GPU ratios from 1:8 toward 1:1 in data centers.

If you're managing IT assets, this changes your buying AND selling calculus. We break down what's driving the crunch, what's coming next (hint: Nova Lake and Zen 6 are both delayed to 2027), and how to turn the shortage to your advantage.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/why-ai-is-causing-a-global-cpu-shortage-and-what-it-means-for-your-business/

#ServerCPU #CPUShortage #AIInfrastructure #Intel #AMD #ITAD #DataCenter #ITAssetManagement #TechNews #EnterpriseIT #CPUPrices2026 #AgenticAI #technology

AI isn't just hungry for GPUs anymore — it's eating CPUs too.

In 2026, server CPU lead times have stretched up to a year, prices are up 20%, and both Intel and AMD are sold out. The culprit? The shift from AI training to real-time agentic AI, which is pushing CPU-to-GPU ratios from 1:8 toward 1:1 in data centers.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/why-ai-is-causing-a-global-cpu-shortage-and-what-it-means-for-your-business/

#ServerCPU #CPUShortage #AIInfrastructure #Intel #AMD #ITAD #DataCenter #ITAssetManagement #TechNews #EnterpriseIT #CPUPrices2026 #AgenticAI #tech

Planning a PC build or upgrade? 🖥️ You might want to reconsider your timing. Intel and AMD are prioritizing data center chips for AI servers, and it's starting to impact everyday consumers. Prices are climbing 10-15%, availability is shrinking, and lead times now exceed 2 months ⏱️ Read the full article to understand what's happening.

https://true-tech.net/cpu-shortage-2026-affecting-everyday-pc-buyers/

#CPUShortage #Intel #AMD #PCBuilding #TechNews

https://true-tech.net/cpu-shortage-2026-affecting-everyday-pc-buyers/