The Computer Microchip Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The size of the global computer microchip market has seen rapid expansion in recent years. The market value escalated from $24.17 billion in 2024 to an estimated $26.85 billion in 2025. This growth equates to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.0%.
The market size for the computer microchip industry is predicted to reach $40.31 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Computer Microchip Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the computer microchip market are:
•Advancements in semiconductor technology
•The growth and expansion of 5G networks
•Increasing demand for edge computing
•Expansion of artificial intelligence and wearable tech development
The computer microchip market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type of Microchip: Central Processing Unit (CPU), Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Memory Chips, Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Other Types Of Microchip
2) By Application: Data Processing, Graphics Rendering, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning, Networking And Connectivity, Sensor Integration, Encryption And Security, Other Applications
3) By End-Use Industry: Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Industrial, Healthcare, Aerospace And Defense, Telecommunications, Other End-Use Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Central Processing Unit (CPU): Desktop CPUs, Mobile CPUs, Server CPUs, High-Performance Computing CPUs
2) By Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): Integrated GPUs, Discrete GPUs, Mobile GPUs, Professional Graphics GPUs
3) By Memory Chips: Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Flash Memory, Read-Only Memory (ROM)
4) By Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC): Digital ASICs, Analog ASICs, Mixed-Signal ASICs, FPGA-Based ASICs
5) By Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA): Low-Power FPGAs, High-Performance FPGAs, Embedded FPGAs, Flash-Based FPGAs
6) By Other Types Of Microchip: System On Chip (SoC), Network Processors, Digital Signal Processors (DSP), Microcontrollers (MCU)
The key trends in the computer microchip market are:
•There is a growing trend towards the integration of more advanced security mechanisms in microchips.
•The development of specialized chips is an emerging trend in the industry.
•The expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is shaping the future of the market.
•The increase in smart device development and adoption of smart home technologies is another notable trend.
Major players in the computer microchip market are:
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
• Intel Corporation
• Qualcomm Incorporated
• Micron Technology Inc.
• NVIDIA Corporation
• Toshiba Corporation
• Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
• Texas Instruments Incorporated
• STMicroelectronics N.V.
• MediaTek Inc.
• Infineon Technologies AG
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.
• Analog Devices Inc.
• Renesas Electronics Corporation
• ON Semiconductor Corporation
• Microchip Technology Inc.
• Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
• Cadence Design Systems Inc.
• Nuvoton Technology Corporation
• Silicon Laboratories
• Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the computer microchip market in 2024