Market Update: Intel’s Skylake Series Facing Unexpected EOL: Last-Time Buys Due by September 2025
Intel has announced the end-of-life (EOL) timeline for its 6th generation Skylake processors, including the i3, i5, and i7 series. Final orders must be placed by September 2025, with last shipments concluding by September 2026. This change affects a wide range of systems in industrial, embedded, and legacy enterprise applications that continue to rely on Skylake platforms for long-lifecycle deployments.
The early notice has caught many off guard, especially organizations dependent on stable CPU roadmaps and long-term support. With limited time left for procurement, OEMs and system integrators are urged to audit current and future needs now to avoid gaps in availability or qualification issues down the line.
Skylake’s EOL reinforces the importance of lifecycle planning and forward-looking component strategies. Securing last-time buys early and identifying migration paths to supported architectures will be key to ensuring smooth transitions and uninterrupted operations.
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