Wedbush: Server CPU shortage continues, if Intel raises prices again, it is not expected to affect market demand
In response to the news that Intel has raised chip prices, the latest report from U.S. investment bank Wedbush Securities on July 8 pointed out that even if Intel raises CPU prices again this quarter, it is expected to proceed smoothly without affecting market demand. Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson wrote in a note to clients: "Given the ongoing shortage of server CPUs (particularly specific models), we believe Intel has room to increase prices without negatively impacting demand.
In response to the news that Intel has raised chip selling prices, the latest report from U.S. investment bank Wedbush Securities on July 8 pointed out that even if Intel raises CPU prices again this quarter, it is expected to proceed smoothly without affecting market demand. Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson wrote in a note to clients: "Given the continued shortage of server CPUs (especially specific models), we believe Intel has room to increase prices without negatively impacting demand." But he also pointed out that the current question is whether the actual purchase prices of OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) have also seen changes similar to official list prices, or whether Intel has only adjusted prices in distribution and retail channels, and the latter accounts for a much smaller part of Intel's overall business. (