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PC chip sales gain in Q1; Intel dominates, AMD holds ground
PC semiconductor shipments were up 7.4 percent in the fourth quarter as manufacturers stocked up on Intel's Sandy Bridge and AMD's Fusion lines. Intel's market share overall checked in at 80.8 percent, according to IDC.
PC semiconductor shipments were up 7.4 percent in the fourth quarter as manufacturers stocked up on Intel's Sandy Bridge and AMD's Fusion lines. Intel's market share overall checked in at 80.8 percent, according to IDC.
IDC projects PC chip sales will grow 17.6 percent to $43 billion in 2011.
A few first quarter stats worth noting:
- Overall, Intel has 80.8 percent market share. AMD has 18.9 percent with Via at 0.2 percent.
- Intel dominates mobile PCs with 86.3 percent share, up slightly from a year ago. AMD had 13.4 percent share with Via at 0.3 percent.
- On desktops, Intel has 72.4 percent share followed by AMD at 27.4 percent.
- For servers, Intel dominates with 93.9 percent share with AMD at 6.1 percent. AMD gained 0.3 percent share in servers.
- IDC projects 2011 PC chip units to rise 10.3 percent.