[December 2024] Global Ranking of Best-Selling Laptop CPUs on Amazon – Intel Dominates Overall, Apple Rules Premium Laptops

LaptopMedia.com Highlights [December 2024] Global Ranking of Best-Selling Laptop CPUs on Amazon - Intel Dominates Overall, Apple Rules Premium Laptops

From: Simeon Nikolov 19 January 2025 / 15:12 | 0

The CPU market has seen some fascinating developments this December, with Intel continuing to dominate in overall sales while Apple asserts its dominance in the premium laptop category. Among the best-selling laptops, Intel’s Celeron processors lead the way, with the N4500 topping the charts at 36,400 units sold. However, in laptops priced above $999, Apple takes a commanding lead, securing 65.5% of the premium segment.

These trends highlight the diverse demands of consumers, with budget-friendly processors thriving in volume while high-performance chips claim the luxury space. Let’s dive deeper into the numbers to uncover what’s driving these market shifts.

These statistics are based on our analysis of the Amazon US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and India markets which you can find in our Market Analysis section.

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🌐 Global Market Share per CPU Manufacturer in Top 1000 Best-Selling Laptops

Based on units sold in the past month across all regions.

#	Manufacturer	Units	Share (%)
🥇	Intel	179,000	58.4%
🥈	Apple	58,800	19.2%
🥉	AMD	47,400	15.5%
#4	MediaTek	13,600	4.4%
#5	Qualcomm	7,500	2.4%

🌐 Global Market Share per CPU Manufacturer in Premium Laptops

Based on units sold in the past month across all regions. Only includes laptops priced above $999.

#	Manufacturer	Units	Share (%)
🥇	Apple	35,000	65.5%
🥈	Intel	11,800	22.1%
🥉	AMD	3,750	7.0%
#4	Qualcomm	2,900	5.4%

🌐 Global Top 10 CPUs in Top 1000 Best-Selling Laptops

Based on units sold in the past month across all regions.

#	CPU	Units Sold
🥇	Intel Celeron N4500	36,400
🥈	Intel Celeron N4120	30,150
🥉	Apple M3 (8-core CPU)	28,300
#4	Apple M2 (8-core CPU)	15,950
#5	Intel Core i3-1215U	13,550
#6	MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186)	13,400
#7	Intel Celeron N4020	12,450
#8	AMD Ryzen 3 7320U	11,250
#9	Intel Core i3-N305	6,250
#10	Intel Core i5-1235U	5,950

🌐 Global Top 10 Best-Selling Premium Laptop CPUs

Based on units sold in the past month across all regions. Only includes laptops priced above $999.

#	CPU	Units Sold
🥇	Apple M3 (8-core CPU)	23,250
🥈	Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)	4,100
🥉	Intel Core i7-13650HX	3,700
#4	Apple M4 (10-core CPU)	2,500
#5	Intel Core i7-13620H	2,350
#6	Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU)	2,200
#7	Apple M2 (8-core CPU)	2,200
#8	Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100	1,450
#9	AMD Ryzen 7 7730U	1,200
#10	Intel Core i9-14900HX	1,000

This December, Intel’s robust performance across the board underscores its appeal in both budget and mid-range laptops, securing 58.4% of the overall market. Meanwhile, Apple’s premium appeal is undeniable, with its M3 processor alone outselling entire premium CPU lines from competitors.

Stay tuned as we continue to monitor these evolving trends, and don’t miss our comprehensive Top Laptop CPU Ranking to see how these processors stack up in terms of raw performance.

For broader market insights, check out our Market Analysis section to keep yourself ahead of the curve.