Microprocessor and GPU Market Report 2026

The microprocessor and gpu market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $111.62 billion in 2025 to $119.21 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in personal computing devices, expansion of server and enterprise computing, rise in early gaming and graphics processing demand, initial adoption of embedded processors in industrial devices, increased production of consumer electronics.

The microprocessor and gpu market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $157.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding AI training and inference workloads, rising demand for edge computing solutions, growth in autonomous mobility platforms, increasing deployment of immersive media technologies, accelerating adoption of cloud based enterprise applications. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for AI optimized microprocessors and gpus, rapid growth of cloud and data center processing requirements, increased deployment of iot driven embedded processing units, expansion of gpu adoption for ar vr and advanced visualization, growing integration of high performance chips in autonomous systems.

The increasing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) enabled devices and equipment is expected to have a positive impact on the microprocessor and GPU market during the forecast period. The Internet of Things refers to a network of interconnected computing devices that share data via the internet. There has been a rising global demand for IoT-enabled devices due to the numerous benefits they offer, including enhanced connectivity, improved speed, easy access, better time management, and remote operation. By integrating machine learning and online analytical processing, GPUs provide IoT systems with speed, scalability, and intelligence, enabling real-time insights that facilitate quicker actions and decisions. For example, in January 2023, the World Economic Forum, a Switzerland-based non-profit organization, projected that the number of connected IoT devices would reach 30 billion by 2025. Consequently, the growing adoption of IoT technology is driving the expansion of the microprocessor and GPU market.

The increasing launch of powerful and high-performance microprocessors and GPUs is a key trend shaping the microprocessor and GPU market. Major players in the industry are focusing on designing and developing innovative processors equipped with advanced features to secure a competitive edge. For instance, in November 2023, Imagination Technologies, a UK-based semiconductor and software design company, launched IMG DXD, marking the debut of a new line of high-performance GPU intellectual property (IP) that supports DirectX. This product offers 2.25 times the per-core graphics performance compared to previous models, catering to the demands of mainstream gamers by ensuring smooth frame rates and enhanced gaming experiences. Such advancements reflect the industry's commitment to meeting the growing consumer expectations for high-quality graphics and performance in gaming and other applications.

In March 2025, SoftBank Group Corp., a Japan-based investment company, acquired Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion. Through this acquisition, SoftBank aims to advance its high-performance computing and AI chip initiatives by acquiring a next-generation microprocessor designer focused on cloud and edge server CPUs. Ampere Computing is a US-based provider of Arm-based server microprocessors for cloud and edge applications.

Major companies operating in the microprocessor and gpu market are Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co Ltd., Huawei HiSilicon Technologies Co Ltd., Intel Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, Broadcom Inc., NVIDIA Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), Texas Instruments Incorporated, MediaTek Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Renesas Electronics Corporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Microchip Technology Inc., Marvell Technology Group Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Xilinx Inc., Allwinner Technology, Spreadtrum Communications, Rockchip Electronics Co Ltd., Imagination Technologies Limited.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on semiconductor wafers, fabrication equipment, and chip components have increased production costs and contributed to supply chain delays in microprocessor and GPU manufacturing, particularly affecting consumer electronics, automotive computing, and data center segments. Regions with heavy reliance on imported materials, including Asia Pacific and Europe, face extended lead times and higher pricing pressures. However, tariffs are also stimulating domestic chip fabrication investments, encouraging localized sourcing, and driving innovation in cost efficient and energy optimized processor architectures.

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The Microprocessor and GPU company is engaged in manufacturing microprocessors and GPUs. A microprocessor is a miniature electronic device that includes logic, arithmetic, and control circuitry to perform central processing unit functions in a computer. The GPU, or graphics processing unit, is used in applications such as graphics and video rendering.

The microprocessor and GPU market architecture comprises X86, ARM, MIPS, Power, and SPARC. X86 is an instruction set architecture (ISA) series for computer processors, defining how processors handle and execute instructions from the operating system and software programs. ARM is a family of reduced instruction set computing (RISC) architectures for computer processors, popular in portable and low-powered devices such as smartphones and notebooks. MIPS (Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipelined Stages) is a reduced instruction set computer (RISC) ISA with register-based architecture. Power architecture is an ISA implemented by various processors to exploit parallelism at different levels. SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture) is a RISC ISA with 32- and 64-bit microprocessors designed for high scalability and fast execution rates. GPUs come in discrete and integrated types. Discrete GPUs are separate from the processor with dedicated memory, while integrated GPUs are built into the processor, using shared system memory. These technologies are used across sectors such as consumer electronics, servers, automotive, BFSI, industrial, aerospace & defense, medical, and others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the microprocessor and GPU market in 2025. The regions covered in the microprocessor and gpu market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the microprocessor and gpu market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The microprocessor and GPU market consists of sales of arithmetic logic unit (ALU), floating point unit (FPU), registers and cache memory. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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