New DIY CPU sales data from German retailer Mindfactory suggests the desktop PC market slump is getting worse, not better. Tracking shared by TechEpiphany shows CPU sales in week 13 of 2026 hit an all-time low, and the following two weeks reportedly dropped even further—described as the steepest decline seen in a decade of monitoring.
Across weeks 14 and 15, Mindfactory sold just 1,000 CPUs in total. AMD dominated those sales with 860 Ryzen processors, while Intel accounted for only 140 units. The average selling price also highlights the split in positioning: AMD’s CPUs averaged €390, compared to Intel’s €246.
That gap didn’t just show up in unit sales—it translated into a massive revenue imbalance. AMD processors reportedly brought in 90.26% of total CPU revenue during the period, leaving Intel with 9.74%. For anyone watching the DIY PC space, it’s another sign that shoppers are either delaying upgrades or buying in far smaller numbers than in prior years.
Looking at which CPU generations were actually moving, AMD’s newest Zen 5 chips led the pack with 645 units sold. Zen 4 was a distant second at 105 units. On Intel’s side, Core Ultra 200 processors reached 90 units, making them Intel’s strongest segment in the breakdown.
There is, however, a small shift worth noting for Intel. While overall numbers remain low, demand appears to be ticking upward slightly as the Core Ultra 200 lineup expands. A wider range of options can help, especially when price-to-performance is strong enough to pull budget-conscious builders back toward Intel.
Even with that minor improvement, the bigger picture remains bleak for DIY PC sales. The broader consumer tech market—desktops, laptops, and phones alike—continues to feel pressure from component costs. Until prices for essentials like DRAM and storage come down meaningfully, many buyers may keep postponing upgrades, and the slowdown could drag on.
