Recently, due to the surge in demand for AI computing power and the shift of production capacity to data centers, Intel CPUs have entered a structural price hike cycle, directly affecting the supply of core components in the industrial control industry. To help customers cope with the impact, we have simultaneously launched customized selection and alternative solutions to ensure the stability of enterprise costs and delivery.

I. Core Status of Intel CPU Price Hike

As of Q1 2026, the supply-demand imbalance of Intel CPUs persists, with price hikes throughout the year: the Xeon series has increased by 10%-20%, the industrial-grade Core series by 7%-15%, and the industrial versions of Atom and Celeron by 15%-30%. Some models have doubled in spot premium, with delivery times extended to more than 20 weeks, and the annual production capacity has been locked in advance.

II. Common Price-Hiked CPU Models in the Industrial Control Industry

All core commonly used CPUs in industrial control are affected, focusing on: 1. Xeon series (Sapphire Rapids, E3-1200, etc.); 2. Industrial-grade Core series (12th-14th generations and 8th-9th generation upgraded models); 3. Atom/Celeron (low-power models such as N100, N305, etc.); 4. Wide-temperature embedded CPUs (Xeon D, i7-1185GRE, etc.).

III. Core Impacts on the Industrial Control Industry

The price hike is transmitted through the supply chain, leading to a 20%-40% increase in the cost of industrial control equipment and a 15%-30% price adjustment of end products; the delivery time of core CPUs has been extended to 20-26 weeks, increasing the risk of project delays; enterprises are forced to optimize CPU selection, and small and medium-sized manufacturers are under obvious pressure.

The price hike is expected to ease in the second half of the year with the release of production capacity. If you need CPU alternative selection and cost control solutions adapted to your own scenarios, please contact us for customization: [email protected].