Building on its late-2025 budget CPU lead, Intel now dominates PassMark's price-performance rankings with seven processors in the top ten. TechRadar highlighted this edge across generations and tiers on January 4, 2026.
Intel's CPUs excel in PassMark's latest price-performance benchmarks, securing seven of the top ten positions. This reflects strong value across older/newer models and budget-to-mid-range segments, outpacing rivals like AMD.
The metric prioritizes performance per dollar, aiding cost-conscious buyers. TechRadar's report emphasizes Intel's broad pricing strategy as key to this success, extending momentum from its prior budget market dominance reported in December 2025.