Memory Price Shock Spreads; Intel CPU Price Increase Further Raises Notebook Pricing Pressure

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2026-03-10

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Key Highlights

For a mainstream notebook with an MSRP of US$900, surging memory prices alone could raise retail prices by more than 30%; combined with CPU price increases, the total price hike could approach 40%
If memory and CPU prices rise simultaneously, their combined share of notebook BOM costs could climb to 58%
CPU supply volatility is also emerging, with shortages beginning to affect entry-level platforms across multiple brands

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