Community Purchase Trends
Intel vs AMD CPU Market Share Among Enthusiast Builders
AMD dominates DIY retail while Intel leads global shipments, a gap that matters for builders.
Declan Tsui
· 10 min read
AMD dominates DIY retail while Intel leads global shipments, a gap that matters for builders.
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