Latest CPU sales report shows increase in demand for AM4 CPUs like the 5800X, but the 9800X3D is still king
According to a fresh CPU retail sales report shared online by TechEpiphany, demand for AM4 processors remains high at a major German retailer, Mindfactory. The data covers CPU sales for week 6 of 2026 (Feb 2-8) and paints a clear picture of what buyers are choosing right now in the region, especially as DDR5 RAM prices continue to hit new heights.
In total, AMD sold 1,340 CPUs during the week, giving it an overwhelming 89.33% market share. Intel, by comparison, sold just 160 units, accounting for 10.67%. Revenue tells a similar story, with AMD generating over $441,415. Intel, on the other hand, generated only $37,635 during the same period.
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| CPU (top 10) | Units sold (Mindfactory, rounded) |
|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 300 |
| Ryzen 7 5800X | 120 |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 120 |
| Ryzen 9 5950X | 110 |
| Ryzen 7 9850X3D | 60 |
| Ryzen 7 5700X | 60 |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 50 |
| Ryzen 9 9950X3D | 50 |
| Ryzen 5 7500X3D | 50 |
| Ryzen 7 9700X | 40 |
Looking at platform breakdowns, AM5 still leads with 860 units sold, but AM4 is far from dead. A total of 480 AM4 CPUs were sold, making up 32% of all CPU sales. Retailers are posting strong numbers for a platform that has been around for years and is no longer AMD’s latest offering.
The Ryzen 7 5800X showed strong demand and was the second-best-selling CPU of the week, with 120 units sold. That puts it on par with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and ahead of many newer Zen 4 and Zen 5 chips. The only CPU that sold more units was the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
Other AM4 chips are also performing well. The Ryzen 9 5950X sold 110 units, while the Ryzen 7 5700X and Ryzen 5 5500 also saw solid demand. Combined, Zen 3 CPUs accounted for more than 23% of all sales – impressive, given their age.
One major reason for this trend is value. AM4 systems are cheaper to build, DDR4 memory is still more affordable than DDR5, and many users already own compatible motherboards. For people upgrading older PCs, dropping in a CPU like the 5800X makes far more sense than rebuilding an entire system around AM5.
Those who upgrade to AM5 will have to upgrade to DDR5 RAM, too, and it’s fair to assume that many are shying away from the memory price hikes. In fact, one German PC builder recently found that shipping DDR5 RAM from China was actually cheaper than sourcing it locally. DDR4 prices are also affected, but to a lesser extent.
Overall, the report makes one thing clear. Even in 2026, AM4 CPUs are still in high demand, and the Ryzen 7 5800X remains one of the most popular choices for PC builders looking for strong performance without the high cost of a full platform upgrade.
