Microprocessor Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Technology (Superscalar, Digital Signal Processor (DSP), Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC), Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC), Other Technologies), Application (Tablets, Smartphones, Servers, Embedded Devices, Personal Computers, Other Applications), and Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Microprocessor Market is accounted for $99.49 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $141.93 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. A microprocessor is a computer processor that combines the capabilities of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) on the single or a few integrated circuits. The microprocessor is a programmable multipurpose device that takes online information as input, processes it in accordance with commands in its memory, and outputs the results. Because it has internal memory, it is an example of consecutive digital logic. Microprocessors work with numbers and symbols in the binary numbering system.
According to the Beijing Innovation Centre for Future Chips (ICFC), any type of microprocessor used for AI applications can be referred to as an AI chip. As a result, many novel designs and methods for AI applications have emerged, covering all stages of microprocessor construction, from materials and devices to circuits and architectures.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increase in energy consumption of microprocessors
The rapid rise in energy usage of microprocessors in wireless networks has now been identified as a major threat to environmental protection and long-term development. Because of increased smartphone usage and the availability of high-speed online provided by next-generation wireless networks, the demand for global data access has increased dramatically, resulting in a significant expansion of telecommunication networks and an increase in energy demand. To meet these challenges, wi-fi network providers and microprocessor manufacturers have made green evolution a top priority. Companies are now investing in R&D to create innovative and effective microprocessors. The microprocessor market is seeing the rise of energy-efficient, high-performance processors.
Restraint:
High production costs
High manufacturing costs for microprocessor integrated circuits, circuit design expenditures, and higher revenue of low-cost mobile devices, reduced original shipping of computer systems, and rapidly increasing raw material prices are likely to stymie market growth in the coming years. However, because of advancements in server processing units like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), are preferred over standard desktop processors depending on the application.
Opportunity:
Rapidly growing demand for smartphone and tablets
Usage for smart phones and tablets is predicted to propel market growth over the forecast period. A microprocessor improves the performance of a smartphone by increasing the speed and effectiveness of the device. Any Smartphone’s performance speed is directly related to the achievement of the microprocessor. Furthermore, with the introduction of’ smart' devices, electronic product lines such as televisions, digital cameras, laptop computers, and wearable devices offer a variety of sophisticated technology including such television sets, multi touch monitors and displays, and Bluetooth, which necessitate a greater number of ICs.
Threat:
High cost of raw materials
Increasing raw material prices, diminishing consignments of individual computers, rapidly increasing sales of low-cost mobile devices, and growing sales of low-priced mobile devices are expected to stymie market growth in the coming years. Nonetheless, depending on the application, server processors are preferred over standard desktop processors due to numerous advancements in these processors, such as Internet of Things (IoT) & Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Covid-19 Impact
The recent global expansion of the COVID-19 flu epidemic has severely hampered the regional market's steady growth. The Chinese market, in particular, is expected to be severely impacted since several manufacturing facilities remain closed to reduce the consequences of the Corona virus. However, now that the Corona virus circumstance in China has nearly stabilised, the market is expected to experience a solid economic recovery.
The Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. ICs are becoming more popular in the industry of consumer electronics due to their dependable performance and other benefits such as low power consumption, IP security, small size, and higher bandwidth. Furthermore, ASIC chips completely replace components such as solder joints and PCB traces with a single IC, which reduces the likelihood of failure and provides reliable industrial systems. Manufacturers also provide different types of ASIC, such as full custom ASIC and semi-custom ASIC. Full custom ASIC enables developers to customise logic cells, mechanical structures, layouts and circuits, and memory cells on an IC, reducing processing time and risks.
The personal computer segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The personal computer segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the increasing utilisation microprocessor chips in personal computers around the world. Microprocessors provide numerous advantages including more storage, managed to improve volatile memory, logical functions, too many operating system tasks, but instead low power consumption, resulting in a greater adoption of the component in personal computer applications. Furthermore, personal computer manufacturers are working in collaboration with technology companies to provide consumers with high-tech products.
Region with highest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the increasing absorption of smartphone and other electronics, including such laptops, mobiles, desktops, and tablets, with in region. Because of factors such as rapid digitization, increasing penetration of high-tech gadgets, and advancement of automotive electronics, developing economies such as China and India are also supporting market growth. Furthermore, rising Internet of Things (IoT) usage, massive government IT spending, and rising demand for cloud-based services are anticipated to propel the regional market during the forecast period.
Region with highest CAGR:
North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period; owing to the region's prominent players have a strong presence. The rapid development of consumer electronics, healthcare monitoring systems, and electric and hybrid vehicles is a major factor driving market growth in North America.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Microprocessor Market include Toshiba Electronic Devices and Storage Corporation, Intel Corporation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, Qualcomm technologies Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Inc., Micron Technology, Inc., Samsung Group, Sony Corporation, Nvidia Corporation, Broadcom Inc., NXP Semiconductors, Apple, Marvell.
Key Developments:
In Jan 2022, Samsung Electronics, announced its new premium mobile processor, the Exynos 2200. The Exynos 2200 is a freshly designed mobile processor with a powerful AMD RDNA 2 architecture-based Samsung Xclipse graphics processing unit (GPU).
In April 2020, Intel released its 10th generation Core H series mobile processors. The new processors have eight cores and sixteen threads, with a turbo speed of 5.3 GHz. Intel’s Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Adaptix Dynamic Tuning Technology, Integrated Wi-Fi AX201, and support for Thunderbolt 3 and Intel Optane memory are all included in the processors, leading in immersive gameplay, high responsiveness, and intelligent performance tuning.
In May 2018, Samsung announced a partnership with Avnet, Inc., a System on Chip and ASIC solutions provider. The partnership was intended to involve both the companies in designing and manufacturing ASIC that will help the consumers in gaining advantages from the latest and improved ASIC design solutions implemented with silicon ICs and advanced process technologies.
In June 2017, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Inc. announced the launch of EPYC 7000 series, a server processor for data centers. This EPYC 7000 series have up to 32 high-performance cores per chip, which meet the rising demand for high-computing efficacy and low-energy server software.
Technologies Covered:
• Superscalar
• Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
• Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC)
• Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)
• Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)
• Other Technologies
Applications Covered:
• Tablets
• Smartphones
• Servers
• Embedded Devices
• Personal Computers
• Other Applications
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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