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Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
GPU, also known as display core, visual processor and display chip, is mainly used as the computing core of graphics card to solve the problem of graphics rendering.
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GPU, also known as display core, visual processor and display chip, is mainly used as the computing core of graphics card to solve the problem of graphics rendering.
At the beginning of PC's birth, there was no concept of GPU, and all graphics calculation was done by CPU. However, the speed of using CPU to do graphics calculation is slow, so a special graphics accelerator card is designed to help with graphics calculation. Later, NVIDIA proposed the concept of GPU, which promoted the GPU to the status of a separate computing unit. CPU is generally composed of logic operation unit, control unit and storage unit. Although the CPU has multiple cores, the total number is not more than two digits, and each core has enough cache; the CPU has enough number and logical operation units, and has many hardware to accelerate branch judgment and even more complex logical judgment. Therefore, the CPU has super logical ability.
Compared with CPU, the advantage of GPU lies in multi-core, the number of cores is far more than that of CPU, which can reach hundreds, each core has relatively small cache, and digital logic operation unit is small and simple; while CPU generally only has 8 cores at most, which is generally used to process calculation data with more complex calculation amount. Therefore, GPU is more suitable for data parallel computing than CPU. When rendering graphics, a large number of 3D coordinates need to be converted into 2D coordinates, and the coordinates of each individual position must be calculated. Although the coordinate calculation is not complicated, the huge amount of data is not borne by CPU. If CPU is used to calculate, it will not only waste the huge computing power of ALU, but also its parallel data processing ability is not enough.
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Industry Growth & Trends
Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Industry Growth and Trends Forecast to 2032
Market perspective
GPU, also known as display core, visual processor and display chip, is mainly used as the computing core of graphics card to solve the problem of graphics rendering.
At the beginning of PC's birth, there was no concept of GPU, and all graphics calculation was done by CPU. However, the speed of using CPU to do graphics calculation is slow, so a special graphics accelerator card is designed to help with graphics calculation. Later, NVIDIA proposed the concept of GPU, which promoted the GPU to the status of a separate computing unit. CPU is generally composed of logic operation unit, control unit and storage unit. Although the CPU has multiple cores, the total number is not more than two digits, and each core has enough cache; the CPU has enough number and logical operation units, and has many hardware to accelerate branch judgment and even more complex logical judgment. Therefore, the CPU has super logical ability.
Compared with CPU, the advantage of GPU lies in multi-core, the number of cores is far more than that of CPU, which can reach hundreds, each core has relatively small cache, and digital logic operation unit is small and simple; while CPU generally only has 8 cores at most, which is generally used to process calculation data with more complex calculation amount. Therefore, GPU is more suitable for data parallel computing than CPU. When rendering graphics, a large number of 3D coordinates need to be converted into 2D coordinates, and the coordinates of each individual position must be calculated. Although the coordinate calculation is not complicated, the huge amount of data is not borne by CPU. If CPU is used to calculate, it will not only waste the huge computing power of ALU, but also its parallel data processing ability is not enough.
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In terms of product types, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) can be divided into two types: Independent GPU and Integrated GPU. In 2019, Integrated GPU occupies the largest share of the total market, more than 50%.
In terms of product application, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is mainly used in Desktop Computers and Notebook Computers. In 2019, Notebook Computers occupy the largest share of the total market, about 55%.
Report Scope
This report provides a structured, data-driven view of the global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) market, combining harmonized quantitative metrics with targeted qualitative insight to support business and growth strategy, market positioning, and capital allocation.
The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) market size, estimates, and forecasts are presented in terms of sales volume (K Units) and revenue (US$ million), with 2025 as the base year and historical and forecast data for 2021-2032. The report segments the global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) market by Type, Application, region/country, and company, provides regional market sizes at the segment level, profiles the competitive landscape and key players and their market ranks, and reviews technology trends and new product developments relevant to Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
This section analyzes the strategies and performance of leading manufacturers in the global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) market, including portfolio focus, innovation and product development, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, and geographic expansion used to sustain or enhance competitive positions. It also summarizes recent corporate developments and key financial indicators and provides global revenue, price, and sales volume data by manufacturer for 2020-2025, enabling benchmarking of scale, pricing, and market share and supporting assessment of market concentration through indicators such as CR5 and CR10.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market by Company
NVIDIA Corporation
AMD (ATI)
Intel
ARM Limited
Qualcomm
Imagination Technologies Group
VeriSilicon (Vivante)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Segment by Type
Independent GPU
Integrated GPU
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Segment by Application
Desktop Computer
Notebook Computer
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Segment by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries
Key Drivers & Barriers
High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.
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1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
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4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market.
5. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into which regions to target globally.
6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).
7. This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the study scope of this report, executive summary of market segments by type, market size segments for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 2: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share and ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Sales, revenue of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the future development prospects, and market space in the world.
Chapter 5: Introduces market segments by application, market size segment for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, sales and revenue by country.
Chapter 12: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, manufacturing cost, and market dynamics.
Chapter 13: Concluding Insights of the report.
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Scope & coverage.
Types
- Independent GPU
- Integrated GPU
Applications
- Desktop Computer
- Notebook Computer
Companies covered
- NVIDIA Corporation
- AMD (ATI)
- Intel
- ARM Limited
- Qualcomm
- Imagination Technologies Group
- VeriSilicon (Vivante)
Inside the report.
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition
- 1.2 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 1.2.1 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.2.2 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 1.3 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market by Type
- 1.3.1 Independent GPU
- 1.3.2 Integrated GPU
- 1.4 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Type
- 1.4.1 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Overview by Type (2021-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Historic Market Size Review by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.4.3 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Forecasted Market Size by Type (2027-2032)
- 1.5 Key Regions Market Size by Type
- 1.5.1 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.2 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.3 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.4 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
- 1.5.5 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Type (2021-2026)
2 Global Market Dynamics
- 2.1 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Industry Trends
- 2.2 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Industry Drivers
- 2.3 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 2.4 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Industry Restraints
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Company
- 3.1 Global Top Players by Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Revenue (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Top Players by Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Top Players by Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Price (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Industry Company Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
- 3.5 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Major Company Production Sites & Headquarters
- 3.6 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Company, Product Type & Application
- 3.7 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Company Establishment Date
- 3.8 Market Competitive Analysis
- 3.8.1 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.8.2 Global Top 5 and 10 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Players Market Share by Revenue in 2025
- 3.8.3 2025 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
4 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Regional Status and Outlook
- 4.1 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size and CAGR by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Historic Market Size by Region
- 4.2.1 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales in Volume by Region (2021-2026)
- 4.2.2 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales in Value by Region (2021-2026)
- 4.2.3 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales (Volume & Value), Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.3 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Forecasted Market Size by Region
- 4.3.1 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales in Volume by Region (2027-2032)
- 4.3.2 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales in Value by Region (2027-2032)
- 4.3.3 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales (Volume & Value), Price and Gross Margin (2027-2032)
5 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) by Application
- 5.1 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market by Application
- 5.1.1 Desktop Computer
- 5.1.2 Notebook Computer
- 5.2 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Application
- 5.2.1 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Overview by Application (2021-2032)
- 5.2.2 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Historic Market Size Review by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.2.3 Global Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Forecasted Market Size by Application (2027-2032)
- 5.3 Key Regions Market Size by Application
- 5.3.1 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.2 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.4 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
- 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Breakdown by Application (2021-2026)
6 Company Profiles
- 6.1 NVIDIA Corporation
- 6.1.1 NVIDIA Corporation Company Information
- 6.1.2 NVIDIA Corporation Business Overview
- 6.1.3 NVIDIA Corporation Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.1.4 NVIDIA Corporation Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Product Portfolio
- 6.1.5 NVIDIA Corporation Recent Developments
- 6.2 AMD (ATI)
- 6.2.1 AMD (ATI) Company Information
- 6.2.2 AMD (ATI) Business Overview
- 6.2.3 AMD (ATI) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.2.4 AMD (ATI) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Product Portfolio
- 6.2.5 AMD (ATI) Recent Developments
- 6.3 Intel
- 6.3.1 Intel Company Information
- 6.3.2 Intel Business Overview
- 6.3.3 Intel Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.3.4 Intel Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Product Portfolio
- 6.3.5 Intel Recent Developments
- 6.4 ARM Limited
- 6.4.1 ARM Limited Company Information
- 6.4.2 ARM Limited Business Overview
- 6.4.3 ARM Limited Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.4.4 ARM Limited Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Product Portfolio
- 6.4.5 ARM Limited Recent Developments
- 6.5 Qualcomm
- 6.5.1 Qualcomm Company Information
- 6.5.2 Qualcomm Business Overview
- 6.5.3 Qualcomm Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.5.4 Qualcomm Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Product Portfolio
- 6.5.5 Qualcomm Recent Developments
- 6.6 Imagination Technologies Group
- 6.6.1 Imagination Technologies Group Company Information
- 6.6.2 Imagination Technologies Group Business Overview
- 6.6.3 Imagination Technologies Group Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.6.4 Imagination Technologies Group Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Product Portfolio
- 6.6.5 Imagination Technologies Group Recent Developments
- 6.7 VeriSilicon (Vivante)
- 6.7.1 VeriSilicon (Vivante) Company Information
- 6.7.2 VeriSilicon (Vivante) Business Overview
- 6.7.3 VeriSilicon (Vivante) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 6.7.4 VeriSilicon (Vivante) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Product Portfolio
- 6.7.5 VeriSilicon (Vivante) Recent Developments
7 North America by Country
- 7.1 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country
- 7.1.1 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.1.2 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 7.1.3 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 7.2 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country
- 7.2.1 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 7.2.2 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 7.2.3 North America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
8 Europe by Country
- 8.1 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country
- 8.1.1 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.1.2 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 8.1.3 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 8.2 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country
- 8.2.1 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 8.2.2 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 8.2.3 Europe Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
9 Asia-Pacific by Country
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country
- 9.1.1 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 9.1.2 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 9.1.3 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country
- 9.2.1 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 9.2.2 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 9.2.3 Asia-Pacific Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
10 South America by Country
- 10.1 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country
- 10.1.1 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 10.1.2 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 10.1.3 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 10.2 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country
- 10.2.1 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 10.2.2 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 10.2.3 South America Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
11 Middle East and Africa by Country
- 11.1 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country
- 11.1.1 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 11.1.2 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales by Country (2021-2026)
- 11.1.3 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country
- 11.2.1 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Growth Rate (CAGR) by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 11.2.2 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size by Country (2021-2026)
- 11.2.3 Middle East and Africa Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market Size Forecast by Country (2027-2032)
12 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
- 12.1 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Value Chain Analysis
- 12.1.1 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Key Raw Materials
- 12.1.2 Key Raw Materials Price
- 12.1.3 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 12.1.4 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 12.1.5 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Production Mode & Process
- 12.2 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Sales Channels Analysis
- 12.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
- 12.2.2 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Distributors
- 12.2.3 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Customers
13 Concluding Insights
14 Appendix
- 14.1 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 14.2 Research Methodology
- 14.3 Research Process
- 14.4 Authors List of This Report
- 14.5 Data Source
- 14.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 14.5.2 Primary Sources
- 14.6 Disclaimer
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