Intel and AMD Processors Become the New Scarce Resource

Demand for processors has surged beyond forecasts, according to Intel and AMD executives. The shift toward agentic AI systems means CPUs are now needed to coordinate GPUs and other AI hardware.

With memory already in short supply and server CPU orders hitting record levels, shortages could last until 2027. Some analysts even warn that budget PCs could disappear by 2028 if components keep getting diverted to cloud giants.

Are affordable PCs becoming a thing of the past?