AMD sells three times more CPUs than Intel and earns five times the revenue on Amazon

AMD sold 31k CPUs, surpassing Intel's 7.5k on Amazon, earning 5x the revenue.

: AMD significantly outperformed Intel in Amazon CPU sales for March 2025, capturing a striking 78% of the U.S. market share with 31,600 units sold, compared to Intel's 21% with just 7,500 units sold. This dominance was mirrored in revenue figures, where AMD earned $7.8 million, vastly outpacing Intel's $1.5 million, largely due to higher average selling prices and the successful performance of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. While AMD saw notable sales success with models like the Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Intel's Core i5-12400F was its top seller. Despite encountering some issues with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, AMD's market presence was further solidified as its share in Steam's CPU category increased by 6.5%.

According to a detailed analysis by TechEpiphany, AMD has dominated Amazon's CPU sales in March 2025, thus continuing its ascendancy in the consumer processor market at a time when Intel is facing challenges. Nearly 8 out of every 10 CPUs sold in the U.S. during this period were AMD models, with an impressive 31,600 units sold as compared to Intel's 7,500 units. This dominance extended to revenue generation, where AMD amassed a notable $7.8 million, contrasting sharply with Intel's $1.5 million, aided by AMD's higher average selling price (ASP) of $247 versus Intel's $209.

A significant contributor to AMD's revenue was the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which was priced at $479 and became the best-selling processor of the month with over 6,000 units sold. The success of this and other models such as the Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D underscored AMD's strong position in the market, with the Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D securing second and third ranks in sales with over 3,000 sales each. Intel's top-selling CPU, the Core i5-12400F, followed in fourth place.

Despite its success, AMD faced a technical hiccup with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, as over 100 units experienced unexpected failure, mostly on Asrock motherboards with indications of burn or electrical damage. AMD attributed these issues primarily to memory compatibility problems, as affected units initially booted and functioned for varied durations before failing. This anomaly presented a challenge, as physical damage typically does not result from memory compatibility issues alone.

Additionally, AMD saw a positive outcome in Steam's CPU survey results from users, with its share rising by 6.5% while Intel's fell by the same margin. As of March, AMD's market share in this sector reached 37.6%, a significant milestone for the company, reflecting its increasing influence in the gaming and hardware industries.

These developments occur against the backdrop of intense competition in the tech industry, where AMD's strategic pricing and product performance seems to entice consumer interest and bolster its market presence. With ongoing innovations and strategic responses to product issues, AMD continues to reinforce its position as a formidable competitor in the global CPU market.

Sources: TechSpot, TechEpiphany

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