Compare Intel CPU costs with the latest Ryzen models.
Compare Intel CPU costs with the latest Ryzen models.
the demand is really high because some people are extremely averse to replacing their motherboards. There is also a perception of how good the CPU is in general, a high end i7 will always command a high price tag, as it's an exclusive product. Look at the i7-4790K. not a terribly good value when you can get a 4770K for often abut $50 less. if you are lucky, you will find an i7-6700 or i7-7700 (non-k) for around the $120 to $150 mark, but paying $150 for something that resembles a Ryzen 3 3300X which only retails for $120 USD is a little absurd.
It's usually this way with Intel premium components. Helps the seller, but hurts the buyer.