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General Tech Slashing Laptop Prices? Inside the Intel‑vs‑AMD Fight
Yes - the fierce Intel-vs-AMD rivalry is pushing manufacturers to slash laptop prices, with many 15-inch models now 15% cheaper than a year ago, while offering comparable performance for first-time buyers. In Q1 2026, Tom's Hardware reported that the average price of laptops equipped with 12th-gen Intel Core