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PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes

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Briefings

Global PC shipments declined 21% year-over-year in Q3 2026, matching smartphone shipments hitting a 14-year low. This decline is attributed to rising component prices for RAM, SSDs, and chips from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm, which increased costs for manufacturers like Apple and Raspberry Pi. PC shipments had grown for over two years prior to this downturn, but recent price hikes disrupted the trend.

Key points

• Global PC shipments fell 21% year-over-year in Q3 2026, matching smartphone shipments hitting a 14-year low.
• Rising component prices for RAM, SSDs, and chips from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm drove price hikes on products like MacBooks and Raspberry Pis.

Context

PC shipments declined 21% in Q3 2026 due to RAM, SSD, and chip price hikes affecting manufacturers like Apple and Raspberry Pi. PC shipments had grown for over two years prior to this downturn.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Counterpoint Research, IDC, and Omdia reports; no causal claims are supported beyond price hikes. Specific manufacturer impacts are inferred from product examples rather than direct data. Preprint status and uncertainty remain unverified.

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