Intel and AMD are reportedly working on longer-term purchase agreements with Chinese server customers for data center processors, according to a Reuters report referenced by Tom’s Hardware. The reported talks come as server CPU prices have climbed by more than 40%, making supply planning more important for buyers and sellers alike.
The agreements are said to focus on guaranteed purchase volumes for roughly a year, rather than locking in a set price. That structure could give customers more confidence that they will receive the chips they need, while leaving room for prices to keep moving with market conditions.
Reuters also reported that some customers have discussed commitments lasting two years or longer. If those arrangements move ahead, they would signal a more extended planning horizon for parts of China’s server market, especially for companies buying processors for data center deployments.
While the details remain based on reported discussions rather than publicly announced contracts, the talks suggest a shift toward volume security over price certainty. For Intel and AMD, such deals could provide clearer demand visibility in an important server market even as processor costs remain elevated.
