How popular isIntel?
In September 2026, people searched for Intel by name about 680 times in New Zealand, a 20% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.5% of all New Zealand computer chip and graphics card brand searches, placing Intel fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about computer chip and graphics card brands, Intel appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
Intel is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
NVIDIAShare of searches 59.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ASUSShare of searches 26.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
CorsairShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
AMDShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
IntelShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top computer chip and graphics card brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Intel appeared in all five answers. Intel is the second most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
AMD5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Intel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NVIDIA4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ASUS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MSI3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Corsair1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which computer chip and graphics card brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best computer chip and graphics card brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best computer chip and graphics card brand in New Zealand for pc builds?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“computer components nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pc component brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which computer chip and graphics card brands compete with Intel?
Share of searches by month for NVIDIA, ASUS, Corsair, AMD, Intel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NVIDIA | ASUS | Corsair | AMD | Intel | MSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64% | 22.7% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.6% | 18.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.4% | 24.2% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.6% | 23.8% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.9% | 27.3% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.6% | 28.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.2% | 25.9% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 66.2% | 21.7% | 5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.4% | 25.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 3% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.2% | 28.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.3% | 27.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.5% | 26.2% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.5% | 16.1K | -2.1% | +1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.2% | 7.1K | -7.9% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.9% | 1.6K | -7.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.8% | 1.6K | +4.7% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 680 | -15% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.07% | 20 | +100% | 0 points |
1.
NVIDIA59.5%
Held 1st. 16.1K estimated branded searches, -2.1% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
2.
ASUS26.2%
Held 2nd. 7.1K estimated branded searches, -7.9% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
3.
Corsair5.9%
Held 3rd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -7.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.
AMD5.8%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +4.7% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Intel2.5%
Held 5th. 680 estimated branded searches, -15% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
MSI0.07%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Intel and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Intel
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Intel changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Intel in New Zealand fell from 850 to 680.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Intel’s share of searches among computer chip and graphics card brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 1.7% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand computer chip and graphics card brands in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, NVIDIA gained share of searches among computer chip and graphics card brands in New Zealand, from 58.3% to 59.5%.

In September 2026, ASUS lost share of searches among computer chip and graphics card brands in New Zealand, from 27.4% to 26.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Intel in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 850 to 680 in September 2026.
How are Intel’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Intel’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- intel arc
- intel core
- intel cpu
- intel gpu
- intel graphics card
- intel processor
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