Intel and AMD Face a Memory-Driven PC Slump: What It Means for INTC and AMD

Posted on by Eben@CANSLIM Research

In a preview of Intel and AMD’s September-quarter results, with weaker PCs offset by stronger servers, the analysis argues that memory availability is now materially impairing the PC market. It cites IDC and Gartner data showing total Q3 PC shipments (desktop plus notebook) down 20-22% year on year, a sharp deceleration from the mid-single-digit decline seen in Q2. On a sequential basis shipments fell 9-14%, well below typical pre-COVID seasonality and the worst Q3 sequential performance in over two decades. Taiwanese ODM notebook volumes were down 27% year on year and 17% quarter on quarter, and the report warns that Q4 shipments may face continued pressure from memory market dynamics.

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