AMD AM4 Refuses to Fade as October Amazon CPU Sales Show Strong Ryzen Demand
AMD’s long-running AM4 platform is proving once again that age is not always a weakness in the PC hardware market. Fresh Amazon US CPU sales figures for October show that AMD continues to dominate desktop processor sales, with AM5 leading the charts and AM4 still holding an impressive share nearly a decade after its debut.
While the newer AM5 platform remains AMD’s main growth driver, AM4 is far from finished. According to the latest sales data shared by TechEpiphany, Amazon US shipped around 15,100 AM5 processors in October, while AM4 followed closely with about 13,100 units sold. That gives AM4 a strong 38% share of the tracked CPU market, a remarkable result for a platform that has been around for years.
The continued strength of AM4 is easy to understand. Many PC builders still see it as one of the best-value platforms available, especially for budget gaming PCs and affordable upgrades. With a wide selection of compatible motherboards, DDR4 memory support, and popular Ryzen processors still widely available, AM4 remains attractive for users who want solid performance without moving to a completely new system.
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D is helping keep AM5 momentum strong, and it remains one of the most desirable gaming CPUs on the market. However, the relaunched Ryzen 7 5800X3D also appears to be giving AM4 a major boost. That chip continues to have a loyal following among gamers thanks to its 3D V-Cache technology and strong gaming performance on older AM4 motherboards.
The data also shows that Intel is still struggling to close the gap. Intel briefly gained attention with aggressive pricing on its newer Arrow Lake Refresh processors, but that momentum appears to have slowed quickly. Once those discounts faded, Intel chips slipped out of the top-selling rankings, leaving AMD firmly in control of the Amazon US CPU sales chart.
Among Intel platforms, LGA 1700 remains the company’s strongest performer. Processors from Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core families continue to outsell the newer LGA 1851 lineup. Around 5,350 LGA 1700 CPUs were sold during the month, making it the next most popular platform after AMD AM4.
Intel’s newer LGA 1851 platform has not had the same impact. When Arrow Lake sales are included, with around 300 Core Ultra 5 250K Plus units, 50 Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus units, and about 1,000 Core Ultra 7 270K Plus units sold, Intel’s total rises to roughly 7,850 processors shipped across its tracked platforms. Even with those added numbers, AMD still maintains a commanding lead.
One of the more interesting details is that the Intel Core i9-14900K reportedly sold twice as many units as the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, despite being more expensive. That may be because many buyers still prefer the flexibility of LGA 1700, especially since it supports DDR4 memory on many motherboards. For users upgrading from older systems, that can significantly reduce the total cost of a build.
On the bestseller list, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D remained the overall top-selling CPU, showing strong demand for AMD’s latest gaming-focused AM5 chip. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D followed closely, reinforcing just how important 3D V-Cache processors have become for gamers. The Intel Core i9-14900K also performed well, landing near the top after the Ryzen 5 5500.
The biggest takeaway from the October Amazon US CPU sales data is clear: AMD has built a rare kind of platform longevity with AM4, while AM5 continues to grow as the company’s current-generation foundation. For PC gamers, builders, and upgraders, AMD currently offers options across nearly every price range, from affordable AM4 chips to high-end AM5 gaming processors.
Intel still has competitive CPUs, especially within its LGA 1700 lineup, but its newest desktop platform has yet to create the same level of excitement. Unless pricing, performance, or platform value improves significantly, AMD may continue to dominate CPU sales through the coming months.
