Intel’s 13th and 14th Generation Core processors， despite the release of the newer Ultra 200S series， continue to be popular among consumers. This sustained demand is particularly evident in the mainstream market， where these older generations of CPUs maintain a strong sales presence.
Recent reports indicated Intel’s intention to implement a price hike of approximately 10% on these processors. This projection now appears to be materializing， as observed price increases for Intel’s 13th and 14th Gen Core CPUs have become apparent in the Japanese market， with several popular models experiencing significant upticks.
The Core i5-14400F， a favored budget-friendly option within the 14th Generation lineup， has seen a notable price surge. In September， this processor was priced at 19，800 Japanese Yen. However， by October， its price had escalated to 23，780 Japanese Yen， representing a substantial increase of 20%.
The price of the integrated graphics variant， the Core i5-14400， has also risen by 11%. Similarly， the Core i5-14600KF has experienced a price increase from 30，000 Japanese Yen to 34，000 Japanese Yen， marking a 9% jump.
The upward price trend is not limited to the i5 series. The Core i3 lineup has also been affected. For instance， the Core i3-14100 has seen an approximate 10% price increase this month. While the Core i3-14100F’s price hasn’t changed dramatically yet， it is anticipated to align with the i3-14100’s pricing in the near future.
In the higher-end market segment， the Core i7-14700K and 14700KF have also witnessed price increases， though the increments are less pronounced compared to their mid-range and lower-end counterparts. The Core i9-14900K and KF models have maintained stable pricing for now. However， due to ongoing supply chain intermittencies， these top-tier processors are becoming increasingly difficult to procure from many retailers.
