Intel CPU Price Increase Confirmed: Core Ultra and Xeon Affected

Intel Confirms CPU Price Increase: Consumer and Server Processors Affected

July 6, 2026 | IT Home Following DRAM and NAND Flash price hikes, CPUs have joined the trend. Intel officially confirmed the price increase today.

• Scope: Select consumer Core Ultra and Xeon server processors, entry-level products mostly unchanged
• Increase: High-end Xeon server products up 7-12%, consumer Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Ultra 5 250K Plus adjusted
• Official Statement: Price adjustments based on market dynamics and ongoing supply chain cost monitoring

Price adjustments based on market dynamics and ongoing supply chain cost monitoring. — Intel Official Statement

The PC industry is shifting back to DDR4 amid memory shortages and price increases. This dual pressure from memory and CPU price hikes may trigger a new round of PC market price adjustments in the second half of the year.