Intel reportedly raising prices on ever-popular Raptor Lake chips — 'outdated' CPUs to get over 10% price hike due to disinterest in AI processors

Intel is reportedly increasing prices on older Raptor Lake chips by over 10% due to the continued popularity of the lineup and lack of interest in AI-equipped Lunar Lake models. The price hike will affect chips launched in October 2022, potentially including popular i3 or i5 models. This increase comes despite Intel placing the integrated GPU drivers for these processors on legacy software support. The rising costs of DDR4 memory chips are also impacting PC makers, who may struggle to keep prices low by using older memory instead of DDR5. Supply shortages and chip pricing volatility are further complicating the market, potentially leading to slight increases in PC and component prices by the end of 2025.