CPU Update: Intel 13th Gen CPU Supply Tightens, i7-8700T Faces Spot Market Pressure
Intel's 13th Generation desktop and mobile CPUs are currently facing a supply shortage, with constrained availability beginning to impact both OEM and channel supply chains. The supply pressure is being driven by aggressive stocking behavior from key customers, anticipating ongoing strong demand across performance desktop, workstation, and embedded segments.
Of particular note, the Intel Core i7-8700T has been experiencing tightening supply. This has led to increased spot market activity and short-term price pressure for this specific SKU.
Industry sources indicate that broader availability challenges could persist through Q4 2025, especially for high-demand SKUs in the Core i5 and i7 tiers. Lead times may stretch further if demand from embedded and industrial applications remains elevated.
Organizations relying on 13th Gen Intel CPUs or legacy iCore deployments, such as the i7-8700T family, are advised to review their short-term procurement plans, consider forward-buy options, and explore cross-platform alternatives where feasible.
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