AMD's desktop PC market share skyrockets amid Intel's Raptor Lake CPU crashing scandal — AMD makes biggest leap in recent history

AMD gained 5.7 percentage points of share of desktop x86 CPU market in the third quarter compared to Q2 .

AMD also raked in a strong increase in revenue share, jumping 8.5 percentage points over the prior quarter .

Intel maintained a strong lead in the client PC market, commanding 76.1% of the market in terms of units, while AMD held a smaller 23.9% share.

AMD now commands 28.7% of the market, up a whopping 9.6 pp compared to the same quarter a year ago .

AMD 's desktop CPU revenue share also increased by 7.7 pp year-over-year to 27.3% .

Intel 's desktop share dropped to 71.3% , and Intel explained the decline was caused by an inventory correction at one of its customers.

AMD 's share totaled 24.2% as the company gained 0.1 pp unit share sequentially and 0.9 pp year-over-year.

Intel retained its volume lead with a 75.8% unit market share.

AMD increased its revenue share to 33.9% , a 2.7 pp gain year-on-year , while Intel retained volume lead.