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👀 #CPU demand is so intense that #Intel is reportedly turning would-be scrap chips into sellable products, while pushing CPU ASPs up 27% YoY in Q1 ...

What happened

Intel is repurposing scrap chips into sellable products, driving a 27% year-over-year increase in CPU ASPs during Q1 2026. This indicates extreme demand pressure and supply constraints. Bullish: Supply tightness and price appreciation.

Impact and signal

High impactImpact score: 98/100

Affected components and suppliers

CPU

Intel

shortageprice-hikerecycling

Source and time

Source: TrendForce Official (Market Data) · 4/27/2026 · View original source

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👀 #CPU demand is so intense that #Intel is reportedly turning would-be scrap chips into sellable products, while pushing CPU ASPs up 27% YoY in Q1 ...

What happened

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