This article covers the AMD vs. Intel CPU market share from 2012 to 2026. The data presented in the charts has been carefully verified and represents the average of all quarters for each year.
For example, if you are interested in the AMD CPU market share for 2012 or 2026, the figures provided are the average of the publicly available data from Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 of that year.
If we look at the given market share trend, it’s obvious that Intel has been dominant in the CPU market for over a decade. It still holds a significant market share, but AMD is making substantial efforts to capture a larger portion of the CPU market. And we can see its market share is increasing slowly and steadily over time.
Here is the historical data of AMD vs. Intel processor market share.
Intel vs. AMD CPU Market Share (2012-2026)
The AMD and Intel CPU market shares from 2012 to 2026 are as follows.
Update:
AMD vs. Intel CPU Market Share (2025–2026)
According to data from Mercury Research, AMD continued gaining ground against Intel in the global client x86 CPU market throughout 2025 and into 2026.
For Q1 2025, the overall client CPU market share was:
- Intel: 75.9%
- AMD: 24.1%
In Q2 2025, the numbers shifted slightly:
- Intel: 76.1%
- AMD: 23.9%
In Q3 2025, AMD gained 1.5 percentage points quarter-over-quarter:
- Intel: 74.6%
- AMD: 25.4%
By Q4 2025, AMD had made significant gains:
- Intel: 70.8%
- AMD: 29.2%
The momentum continued into Q1 2026:
- Intel: 70.4%
- AMD: 29.6%
In Q2 2026, AMD’s market share increased further:
- Intel: 69.7%
- AMD: 30.3%
Average CPU Market Share
Averaging all four quarters of 2025:
- Intel: 74.35%
- AMD: 25.65%
Averaging Q1 and Q2 2026:
- Intel: 70.05%
- AMD: 29.95%
Overall, AMD gained 6.4 percentage points year-over-year, rising from 23.9% in Q2 2025 to 30.3% in Q2 2026. During the same period, Intel’s market share declined from 76.1% to 69.7%.
AMD vs. Intel Market Share by CPU Segment — Q2 2026
AMD’s market share gains were not limited to a single processor category. The company maintained a substantial presence across desktop, laptop, and server CPUs.
| CPU Segment | AMD | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop CPUs | 34.9% | 65.1% |
| Laptop/Mobile CPUs | 28.9% | 71.1% |
| Client CPUs (combined) | 30.3% | 69.7% |
| Server CPUs | 34.5% | 65.5% |
| Overall x86 CPUs | 30.7% | 69.3% |
AMD captured 34.9% of desktop CPU shipments and 28.9% of laptop CPU shipments in Q2 2026, while its server CPU market share reached 34.5%.
Across the overall x86 processor market, including client and server CPUs, AMD accounted for approximately 30.7% of unit shipments, compared with Intel’s 69.3%.
These figures demonstrate AMD’s growing competitiveness across desktop, laptop, and server processors. Although Intel remains the market leader in every major segment, AMD continues to narrow the gap.
Source: CPU market share figures are based on Mercury Research’s Q2 2026 worldwide x86 processor shipment estimates, as reported by Tom’s Hardware. Figures represent unit shipment share, not revenue or installed-base share.
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Intel vs. AMD CPU prediction (2026-2030)
Now let’s see if the current growth of AMD continues, then how much market share AMD will secure in this decade (2025 to 2030).
AMD’s rising popularity in gaming PCs and laptops, driven by its Ryzen processors’ superior multi-threaded performance and affordability, could significantly challenge Intel in this space.
However, Intel’s stronghold in business laptops and desktop computers, where stability and power efficiency are critical, is expected to remain steady, ensuring it retains a large share of the enterprise market.
| Year | Intel (%) | AMD (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| 2027 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| 2028 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| 2029 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| 2030 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
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These market share predictions for the PC CPU market are based on historical data spanning the last decade and have been calculated using regression analysis.
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