Publisher: IDC
Category: Personal Computers

Personal Computers market research reports by IDC

(41 reports matching your criteria)
    • Worldwide AI-Enabled PC Forecast, 2025–2029

      This IDC study discusses forecast data for the worldwide AI-enabled PC market from 2025 to 2029."The AI race is upon us," states Linn Huang, research vice president of Devices and Displays, IDC. "Silicon is in a race to build out installed base and software compatibility. OEMs are in a race to get t ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Forecast, 2025–2029

      This IDC study presents forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 2025–2029."On paper, 2025 promises to be a big year," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays at IDC. "We have a major refresh cycle looming, perfectly timed with a major Windows EOS. Still, economic uncer ... Read More

    • Worldwide Workstation Market Shares, 2024 and 4Q24: 7.0% Rebound as the AI Era Kicks Off

      This IDC study looks at worldwide workstation market shares in 2024.“The workstation market rebounded nicely in 2024,” states Linn Huang, IDC research vice president of Device and Displays. “Considering we’re only at the tip of the spear of the inbound AI era and in lieu of how important workstation ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2024 and 4Q24: PC Market Holds Steady at 1.1% Growth

      From a vendor perspective, Lenovo finished the calendar year in first place for the sixth consecutive year, extending its lead over HP Inc. by 100 basis points. HP Inc. and Dell remained firmly second and third, respectively. Lenovo and HP Inc. fielded positive growth, while Dell saw market contract ... Read More

    • The Role of the AI PC in Your Next Fleet Refresh

      The Role of the AI PC in Your Next Fleet Refresh This IDC Perspective explores challenges and opportunities for IT decision-makers as they prepare to address Microsoft’s October 2025 Windows 10 end of service (EOS). It discusses the steps a company should take as it assesses its plans to refresh its ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 3Q24

      Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 3Q24 This IDC study presents updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 3Q24."Momentum lost in 3Q24 could be momentum gained in the coming year," says Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "Windows 11 migration and educati ... Read More

    • Worldwide Workstation Market Shares, 3Q24: 4.8% Growth

      Worldwide Workstation Market Shares, 3Q24: 4.8% Growth This IDC study looks at worldwide workstation market shares in 3Q24."Workstation shipments continued to grow in 3Q24," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays at IDC. "Given their crucial role in the looming age of AI, ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q24: -1.5% as Market Cools Down

      Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q24: -1.5% as Market Cools Down This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 3Q24."Despite market momentum slowing somewhat in the most recent quarter, reasons for optimism abound," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "Win ... Read More

    • Worldwide AI-Enabled PC Forecast, 2024–2028: 2Q24

      Worldwide AI-Enabled PC Forecast, 2024–2028: 2Q24 This IDC study discusses forecast data for the worldwide AI-enabled PC market from 2024 to 2028. By 2028, we think NPU will approach ubiquity with only 5.2% of PCs featuring a CPU sans NPU. We are also projecting shipments of 100+ TOPS discrete GPUs ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 2Q24

      Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 2Q24 This IDC study presents updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 2Q24. "Outside of China, the PC market is starting to show signs of life," states Linn Huang, research vice president of Devices and Displays, IDC. "We're starting to see comme ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2Q24: -12.9% for China, But 4.7% for the Rest of the World

      Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2Q24: -12.9% for China, But 4.7% for the Rest of the World This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 2Q24."Outside of China, the PC market is starting to show signs of life," says Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays at IDC. "Just in ... Read More

    • Worldwide Digital PC and Mac Gaming Forecast, 2024–2028: Paid Game and DLC Revenue Set for Record Highs

      Worldwide Digital PC and Mac Gaming Forecast, 2024–2028: Paid Game and DLC Revenue Set for Record Highs This IDC study forecasts digital PC gaming through 2028 worldwide and in four geographic regions: North America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific (including Japan), and a combined rest of world (ROW). ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Market Shares, 1Q24: Market Skid Finally Stops at Eight Straight Quarters

      Worldwide PC Market Shares, 1Q24: Market Skid Finally Stops at Eight Straight Quarters This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 1Q24."The skid is over," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "Were it not for China, we'd be more confident about the g ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 1Q24

      Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 1Q24 This IDC study presents updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 1Q24. "The PC market enters a critical juncture as the AI PC race kicks off in earnest," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "Unfortunately, ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2023 and 4Q23: PC Shipments Decline 13.7% Amid Soft Macros

      Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2023 and 4Q23: PC Shipments Decline 13.7% Amid Soft Macros This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 2023 and 4Q23."Poor macros eliminated the chance of a year of recovery for the PC market," states Linn Huang, research vice president of Devices and Displ ... Read More

    • Worldwide Artificial Intelligence PC Forecast, 2023–2027

      Worldwide Artificial Intelligence PC Forecast, 2023–2027 This IDC study presents forecast data for the worldwide artificial intelligence PC market for 2023–2027."As we enter a new year, the hype around generative AI has reached a fever pitch, and the PC industry is running fast to capitalize on the ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2023–2027: 3Q23

      Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2023–2027: 3Q23 This IDC study presents the updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 2023–2027."At the outset of the year, most expected 2023 to be a rough year for PCs," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays, IDC. "The hope was f ... Read More

    • AI and GenAI: What Vendors Are Implementing/ Should Implement to Enhance PC and Peripheral Support

      AI and GenAI: What Vendors Are Implementing/ Should Implement to Enhance PC and Peripheral Support This IDC Market Note discusses the benefits of implementing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems in PCs and peripherals. GenAI promises to redefine the workplace experience. As vendors em ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q23: Sequential +11.9% Suggests Bottoming Out

      Worldwide PC Market Shares, 3Q23: Sequential +11.9% Suggests Bottoming Out This IDC study discusses the worldwide PC market shares for 3Q23."Major refreshes are on the horizon in 2024," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Device and Displays, IDC. "A solid return during holiday season might ... Read More

    • Worldwide Digital PC and Mac Gaming Forecast, 2023–2027: ARPU Ticks Up as MAUs Flatline and Live Service Games Shine

      Worldwide Digital PC and Mac Gaming Forecast, 2023–2027: ARPU Ticks Up as MAUs Flatline and Live Service Games Shine This IDC study forecasts digital PC gaming through 2027 worldwide and in four regions: North America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific (including Japan), and a combined rest of world (ROW ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2023–2027: 2Q23

      Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2023–2027: 2Q23 This IDC study presents the updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 2023–2027."Despite the prior quarter coming in better than expected, we're overall more pessimistic about the immediate future," states Linn Huang, research vice president, ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2Q23: Lowest Total Q2 Shipments Since 2017

      Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2Q23: Lowest Total Q2 Shipments Since 2017 This IDC study discusses the worldwide PC market shares for 2Q23."Despite the massive contraction, 2Q23 offered some hope for the PC industry," states Linn Huang, research vice president, Devices and Displays at IDC. "Inventory i ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2023–2027: 1Q23

      Worldwide PC Forecast Update, 2023–2027: 1Q23 This IDC study presents the updated forecast data for the worldwide PC market for 2023–2027."Because of uncertainties in the economic landscape, the market finds itself navigating through turbulent headwinds," says Kafil Merchant, senior research analyst ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Market Shares, 1Q23: Drop of 28.8% YoY in Global PC Shipments

      Worldwide PC Market Shares, 1Q23: Drop of 28.8% YoY in Global PC Shipments This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 1Q23."The PC industry is facing significant challenges in the current market dynamics due to deteriorating macroeconomic conditions and excess inventory. Unfortunatel ... Read More

    • Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2022 and 4Q22: -16.6% Marks Worst Annual Contraction Recorded

      Worldwide PC Market Shares, 2022 and 4Q22: -16.6% Marks Worst Annual Contraction Recorded This IDC study presents the worldwide PC market shares for 2022 and 4Q22."Deteriorating macros and inventory excess made 2022 a tough year for the PC industry," states Linn Huang, IDC research vice president, D ... Read More

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