In a dramatic shift in the CPU landscape, AMD has pulled off one of its biggest wins yet — grabbing 16.6% market share while Intel loses 10%, according to the early 2025 CPU-Z statistics. With the launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, AMD didn’t just deliver performance — it delivered a serious market shake-up.
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AMD Gains 16.6% CPU Market Share in Early 2025 While Intel Drops 10%, Thanks to Ryzen 7 9800X3D – CPU-Z Stats
Ryzen 7 9800X3D: The Game Changer
At the heart of AMD’s market rise is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which has quickly become the most popular CPU among PC builders worldwide. Thanks to its unbeatable blend of performance and efficiency, this 8-core beast not only dominated sales charts but also topped CPU-Z’s global popularity stats — accounting for 4.3% of all validated systems.
Coming in second was another AMD powerhouse: the Ryzen 5 5600X, still holding strong with 2.1% of users. This clearly shows that AMD’s grip on the CPU scene isn’t just about one flagship chip — it’s a growing ecosystem.
8-Core CPUs Reign Supreme
One major outcome of AMD’s rise is the massive shift toward 8-core CPUs, now making up 24.7% of all CPUs validated on CPU-Z. That’s a 32.6% year-on-year increase, showing that users are moving beyond basic quad-core builds and opting for more power-packed setups — no doubt influenced by the likes of the 9800X3D.
Here’s how core popularity breaks down:
- 🟢 8-core: 24.7%
- 🟡 6-core: 22.5%
- 🔵 4-core: 19.4%
- 🔴 2-core: 9.6%
Socket Wars: AM5 Gains Steam
The AM5 platform saw a massive 144.9% increase year-over-year, making it the second most-used socket with 15.1% share — right behind AM4, which still leads at 20.1% but saw an 11% drop.
Interestingly, most users are choosing budget-friendly chipsets like the B650, which offers high-end features without the hefty price tag of premium chipsets like the X870 or X870E. It’s clear: users want value, flexibility, and future-proofing — all strengths of AMD’s new platform.
GPU Market Also Sees AMD Rising
It’s not just CPUs — AMD is making moves in the GPU market as well. According to CPU-Z’s data, AMD GPUs gained 16.6% market share while NVIDIA dropped by 6.4%. Though NVIDIA still leads overall, AMD has been closing the gap steadily since 2021, and 2025 might be the year they seriously threaten the GPU throne.
Is AMD Set to Overtake Intel for Good?
With stats like these, it’s no surprise that AMD is closer than ever to overtaking Intel globally. While CPU-Z data may not capture every system worldwide, it provides a compelling snapshot of real-world user trends — and those trends are clearly in AMD’s favor.
From dominating the mid-range build market to surging ahead in both CPU and GPU sectors, AMD’s 2025 is off to a fiery start — and all signs suggest they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
FAQs
What helped AMD gain market share in 2025?
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which became the most popular CPU among PC users.
How much market share did Intel lose?
Intel lost 10% of the CPU market share, according to CPU-Z.
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