마이크로프로세서 시장 규모, 점유율, 성장 및 세계 산업 분석 : 유형별, 용도별, 지역별 인사이트와 예측(2026-2034년)

Growth Factors of microprocessor Market

The global microprocessor market size was valued at USD 123.82 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 130.27 billion in 2026 to USD 200.76 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.56% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the market with a share of 48.19% in 2025, supported by strong semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and rising adoption of advanced technologies.

The microprocessor market encompasses the designing, manufacturing, and distribution of microprocessing units (MPUs) that serve as core components in electronic devices. MPUs are widely used across consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, industrial automation, and data centers. Leading players such as Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and MediaTek continue to drive innovation through advanced architectures, improved energy efficiency, and AI integration.

The market experienced notable impact during the COVID-19 pandemic, as remote work and online education significantly increased demand for computing devices. However, semiconductor shortages and supply chain disruptions temporarily constrained production and delivery timelines.

MICROPROCESSOR MARKET TRENDS

Increasing Adoption of Customized and Application-Specific Processors

A key trend shaping the market is the rising adoption of customized and application-specific processors. Industries such as automotive and data centers increasingly require processors optimized for ADAS, autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and machine learning workloads. Advancements in semiconductor fabrication, including 5 nm and 3 nm nodes, are enabling higher performance with lower power consumption, further accelerating the development of specialized processors. Additionally, the growth of IoT and edge computing is creating demand for energy-efficient MPUs tailored to specific use cases.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Market Drivers

Rising Adoption of MPUs in 5G-ready Devices

The rapid deployment of 5G networks is driving demand for powerful MPUs capable of handling ultra-low latency, high data throughput, and real-time communication. MPUs play a critical role in 5G smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. In January 2022, Intel MobileEye launched the EyeQ Ultra SoC, delivering 176 tera-operations per second to support autonomous vehicle applications, highlighting the growing role of advanced MPUs.

Market Restraints

Reduced Rate of Performance Improvements in MPUs

The slowdown of Moore's Law presents a key challenge. According to WIPO, processing speed increased by only 21.4% between 2019 and 2021, reflecting physical limitations related to materials, power consumption, and heat dissipation. These constraints may limit performance gains and slow market expansion.

Market Opportunities

Expansion of Internet of Things (IoT)

The rapid growth of IoT and edge computing presents significant opportunities for the microprocessor market. IoT devices require compact, cost-effective, and energy-efficient processors capable of real-time data processing. The shift toward edge computing further increases demand for MPUs that balance computational power with low latency and energy efficiency.

SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS

By Architecture:

The RISC segment dominated with a 43.85% share in 2026, driven by its efficiency and suitability for mobile, embedded, and AI applications. CISC remains strong in desktops and servers.

By Application:

The computer segment held the largest share and is expected to account for 31.05% in 2026, supported by demand for high-performance PCs and workstations. The automotive segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 8.83%.

By Size:

The 10 nm-22 nm segment is expected to hold 41.09% share in 2026, while less than 10 nm processors are projected to grow at the fastest CAGR due to demand for AI and high-performance computing.

By Bit Size:

The 32-bit segment is anticipated to hold 44.30% share in 2026, while 64-bit processors are expected to grow steadily at a CAGR of 7.56%.

By Core Count:

The 8-core segment is projected to dominate with 38.87% share in 2026, while 16-core processors are expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6.76%.

REGIONAL OUTLOOK

Asia Pacific led the market with USD 59.67 billion in 2025, driven by strong manufacturing hubs in China, Taiwan, and India.

North America followed with USD 42.52 billion in 2025, supported by robust R&D and leading market players.

Europe is projected to reach USD 30.44 billion in 2026, driven by automotive and industrial automation demand.

The Middle East & Africa and South America are expected to grow at a slower pace due to limited local manufacturing.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Major players such as Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Samsung, MediaTek, and Broadcom focus on product launches, partnerships, and R&D investments. Recent innovations include AI-optimized processors and advanced system-on-chip platforms.

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Significant investments in AI, IoT, edge computing, and advanced fabrication technologies are driving innovation in the market. Companies continue to invest in smaller transistor nodes and high-performance architectures, creating long-term growth opportunities.

REPORT COVERAGE

The report provides comprehensive analysis of market trends, segmentation, regional performance, competitive landscape, and key industry developments that have influenced market growth.

Conclusion

The global microprocessor market is poised for steady growth, driven by rising demand for advanced computing, 5G adoption, IoT expansion, and AI integration. Valued at USD 123.82 billion in 2025, the market is expected to reach USD 130.27 billion in 2026 and further expand to USD 200.76 billion by 2034. Asia Pacific remains the dominant region, while innovation in processor architectures and semiconductor technologies will continue to shape the market's future.

Segmentation By Architecture

• RISC
• CISC
• Hybrid
• Others

By Application

• Computer
• Mobile Devices and Tablets
• Industrial
• Consumer
• Automotive
• Government

By Size

• Less than 10 nm
• 10 nm - 22 nm
• More than 28 nm

By Bit Size

• 4, 8, 16 bits
• 32 bits
• 64 bits

By Core Count

• Less than 4 cores
• 8 Cores
• 16 Cores
• More than 32 Cores

By Region

• North America (By Architecture, By Application, By Size, By Bit Size, By Core Count, and Region)
  • U.S. (By Size)
  • Canada (By Size)
  • Mexico (By Size)
• South America (By Architecture, By Application, By Size, By Bit Size, By Core Count, and Region)
  • Brazil (By Size)
  • Argentina (By Size)
  • Rest of South America
• Europe (By Architecture, By Application, By Size, By Bit Size, By Core Count, and Region)
  • U.K. (By Size)
  • Germany (By Size)
  • France (By Size)
  • Italy (By Size)
  • Spain (By Size)
  • Russia (By Size)
  • Benelux (By Size)
  • Nordics (By Size)
  • Rest of Europe
• Middle East & Africa (By Architecture, By Application, By Size, By Bit Size, By Core Count, and Region)
  • Turkey (By Size)
  • Israel (By Size)
  • GCC (By Size)
  • North Africa (By Size)
  • South Africa (By Size)
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Asia Pacific (By Architecture, By Application, By Size, By Bit Size, By Core Count, and Region)
  • China (By Size)
  • Japan (By Size)
  • India (By Size)
  • South Korea (By Size)
  • ASEAN (By Size)
  • Oceania (By Size)
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Companies Profiled in the Report * Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (U.S.)

• Toshiba Corporation (Japan)
• Intel Corporation (U.S.)
• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (Taiwan)
• NVIDIA Corporation (U.S.)
• Broadcom Inc. (U.S.)
• STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)
• NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands)
• IBM Corporation (U.S.)

Table of Content

1. Introduction

• 1.1. Definition, By Segment
• 1.2. Research Methodology/Approach
• 1.3. Data Sources

2. Executive Summary

3. Market Dynamics

• 3.1. Macro and Micro Economic Indicators
• 3.2. Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Trends
• 3.3. Impact of COVID-19

4. Competition Landscape

• 4.1. Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players
• 4.2. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
• 4.3. Global Microprocessor Key Players Market Share Insights and Analysis, 2025

5. Global Microprocessor Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, By Segments, 2021 - 2034

• 5.1. Key Findings
• 5.2. By Architecture (USD)
  • 5.2.1. RISC
  • 5.2.2. CISC
  • 5.2.3. Hybrid and Others
• 5.3. By Application (USD)
  • 5.3.1. Computer
  • 5.3.2. Mobile devices and Tablets
  • 5.3.3. Industrial
  • 5.3.4. Consumer
  • 5.3.5. Automotive
  • 5.3.6. Government
• 5.4. By Size (USD)
  • 5.4.1. Less than 10nm
  • 5.4.2. 10nm - 22nm
  • 5.4.3. More than 28nm
• 5.5. By Bit Size (USD)
  • 5.5.1. 4, 8, 16 bits
  • 5.5.2. 32 bits
  • 5.5.3. 64 bits
• 5.6. By Core Count (USD)
  • 5.6.1. Less than 4 cores
  • 5.6.2. 8 core
  • 5.6.3. 16 core
  • 5.6.4. More than 32 cores
• 5.7. By Region (USD)
  • 5.7.1. North America
  • 5.7.2. South America
  • 5.7.3. Europe
  • 5.7.4. Middle East & Africa
  • 5.7.5. Asia Pacific

6. North America Microprocessor Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, By Segments, 2021 - 2034

• 6.1. Key Findings
• 6.2. By Architecture (USD)
  • 6.2.1. RISC
  • 6.2.2. CISC
  • 6.2.3. Hybrid and Others
• 6.3. By Application (USD)
  • 6.3.1. Computer
  • 6.3.2. Mobile devices and Tablets
  • 6.3.3. Industrial
  • 6.3.4. Consumer
  • 6.3.5. Automotive
  • 6.3.6. Government
• 6.4. By Size (USD)
  • 6.4.1. Less than 10nm
  • 6.4.2. 10nm - 22nm
  • 6.4.3. More than 28nm
• 6.5. By Bit Size (USD)
  • 6.5.1. 4, 8, 16 bits
  • 6.5.2. 32 bits
  • 6.5.3. 64 bits
• 6.6. By Core Count (USD)
  • 6.6.1. Less than 4 cores
  • 6.6.2. 8 core
  • 6.6.3. 16 core
  • 6.6.4. More than 32 cores
• 6.7. By Country (USD)
  • 6.7.1. U.S.
    • 6.7.1.1. By Size
  • 6.7.2. Canada
    • 6.7.2.1. By Size
  • 6.7.3. Mexico
    • 6.7.3.1. By Size

7. South America Microprocessor Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, By Segments, 2021 - 2034

• 7.1. Key Findings
• 7.2. By Architecture (USD)
  • 7.2.1. RISC
  • 7.2.2. CISC
  • 7.2.3. Hybrid and Others
• 7.3. By Application (USD)
  • 7.3.1. Computer
  • 7.3.2. Mobile devices and Tablets
  • 7.3.3. Industrial
  • 7.3.4. Consumer
  • 7.3.5. Automotive
  • 7.3.6. Government
• 7.4. By Size (USD)
  • 7.4.1. Less than 10nm
  • 7.4.2. 10nm - 22nm
  • 7.4.3. More than 28nm
• 7.5. By Bit Size (USD)
  • 7.5.1. 4, 8, 16 bits
  • 7.5.2. 32 bits
  • 7.5.3. 64 bits
• 7.6. By Core Count (USD)
  • 7.6.1. Less than 4 cores
  • 7.6.2. 8 core
  • 7.6.3. 16 core
  • 7.6.4. More than 32 cores
• 7.7. By Country (USD)
  • 7.7.1. Brazil
    • 7.7.1.1. By Size
  • 7.7.2. Argentina
    • 7.7.2.1. By Size
  • 7.7.3. Rest of South America

8. Europe Microprocessor Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, By Segments, 2021 - 2034

• 8.1. Key Findings
• 8.2. By Architecture (USD)
  • 8.2.1. RISC
  • 8.2.2. CISC
  • 8.2.3. Hybrid and Others
• 8.3. By Application (USD)
  • 8.3.1. Computer
  • 8.3.2. Mobile devices and Tablets
  • 8.3.3. Industrial
  • 8.3.4. Consumer
  • 8.3.5. Automotive
  • 8.3.6. Government
• 8.4. By Size (USD)
  • 8.4.1. Less than 10nm
  • 8.4.2. 10nm - 22nm
  • 8.4.3. More than 28nm
• 8.5. By Bit Size (USD)
  • 8.5.1. 4, 8, 16 bits
  • 8.5.2. 32 bits
  • 8.5.3. 64 bits
• 8.6. By Core Count (USD)
  • 8.6.1. Less than 4 cores
  • 8.6.2. 8 core
  • 8.6.3. 16 core
  • 8.6.4. More than 32 cores
• 8.7. By Country (USD)
  • 8.7.1. U.K.
    • 8.7.1.1. By Size
  • 8.7.2. Germany
    • 8.7.2.1. By Size
  • 8.7.3. France
    • 8.7.3.1. By Size
  • 8.7.4. Italy
    • 8.7.4.1. By Size
  • 8.7.5. Spain
    • 8.7.5.1. By Size
  • 8.7.6. Russia
    • 8.7.6.1. By Size
  • 8.7.7. Benelux
    • 8.7.7.1. By Size
  • 8.7.8. Nordics
    • 8.7.8.1. By Size
  • 8.7.9. Rest of Europe

9. Middle East & Africa Microprocessor Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, By Segments, 2021 - 2034

• 9.1. Key Findings
• 9.2. By Architecture (USD)
  • 9.2.1. RISC
  • 9.2.2. CISC
  • 9.2.3. Hybrid and Others
• 9.3. By Application (USD)
  • 9.3.1. Computer
  • 9.3.2. Mobile devices and Tablets
  • 9.3.3. Industrial
  • 9.3.4. Consumer
  • 9.3.5. Automotive
  • 9.3.6. Government
• 9.4. By Size (USD)
  • 9.4.1. Less than 10nm
  • 9.4.2. 10nm - 22nm
  • 9.4.3. More than 28nm
• 9.5. By Bit Size (USD)
  • 9.5.1. 4, 8, 16 bits
  • 9.5.2. 32 bits
  • 9.5.3. 64 bits
• 9.6. By Core Count (USD)
  • 9.6.1. Less than 4 cores
  • 9.6.2. 8 core
  • 9.6.3. 16 core
  • 9.6.4. More than 32 cores
• 9.7. By Country (USD)
  • 9.7.1. Turkey
    • 9.7.1.1. By Size
  • 9.7.2. Israel
    • 9.7.2.1. By Size
  • 9.7.3. GCC
    • 9.7.3.1. By Size
  • 9.7.4. North Africa
    • 9.7.4.1. By Size
  • 9.7.5. South Africa
    • 9.7.5.1. By Size
  • 9.7.6. Rest of Middle East & Africa

10. Asia Pacific Microprocessor Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, By Segments, 2021 - 2034

• 10.1. Key Findings
• 10.2. By Architecture (USD)
  • 10.2.1. RISC
  • 10.2.2. CISC
  • 10.2.3. Hybrid and Others
• 10.3. By Application (USD)
  • 10.3.1. Computer
  • 10.3.2. Mobile devices and Tablets
  • 10.3.3. Industrial
  • 10.3.4. Consumer
  • 10.3.5. Automotive
  • 10.3.6. Government
• 10.4. By Size (USD)
  • 10.4.1. Less than 10nm
  • 10.4.2. 10nm - 22nm
  • 10.4.3. More than 28nm
• 10.5. By Bit Size (USD)
  • 10.5.1. 4, 8, 16 bits
  • 10.5.2. 32 bits
  • 10.5.3. 64 bits
• 10.6. By Core Count (USD)
  • 10.6.1. Less than 4 cores
  • 10.6.2. 8 core
  • 10.6.3. 16 core
  • 10.6.4. More than 32 cores
• 10.7. By Country (USD)
  • 10.7.1. China
    • 10.7.1.1. By Size
  • 10.7.2. Japan
    • 10.7.2.1. By Size
  • 10.7.3. India
    • 10.7.3.1. By Size
  • 10.7.4. South Korea
    • 10.7.4.1. By Size
  • 10.7.5. ASEAN
    • 10.7.5.1. By Size
  • 10.7.6. Oceania
    • 10.7.6.1. By Size
  • 10.7.7. Rest of Asia Pacific

11. Company Profiles for Top 10 Players (Based on data availability in public domain and/or on paid databases)

• 11.1. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
  • 11.1.1. Overview
    • 11.1.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.1.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.1.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.1.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.1.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.1.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.1.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.1.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.1.2.5. Recent Developments
• 11.2. STMicroelectronics N.V.
  • 11.2.1. Overview
    • 11.2.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.2.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.2.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.2.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.2.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.2.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.2.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.2.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.2.2.5. Recent Developments
• 11.3. NXP Semiconductors N.V.
  • 11.3.1. Overview
    • 11.3.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.3.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.3.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.3.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.3.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.3.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.3.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.3.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.3.2.5. Recent Developments
• 11.4. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • 11.4.1. Overview
    • 11.4.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.4.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.4.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.4.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.4.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.4.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.4.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.4.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.4.2.5. Recent Developments
• 11.5. Intel Corporation
  • 11.5.1. Overview
    • 11.5.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.5.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.5.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.5.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.5.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.5.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.5.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.5.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.5.2.5. Recent Developments
• 11.6. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
  • 11.6.1. Overview
    • 11.6.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.6.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.6.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.6.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.6.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.6.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.6.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.6.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.6.2.5. Recent Developments
• 11.7. Broadcom Inc.
  • 11.7.1. Overview
    • 11.7.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.7.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.7.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.7.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.7.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.7.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.7.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.7.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.7.2.5. Recent Developments
• 11.8. NVIDIA Corporation
  • 11.8.1. Overview
    • 11.8.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.8.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.8.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.8.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.8.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.8.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.8.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.8.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.8.2.5. Recent Developments
• 11.9. Micron Technology, Inc.
  • 11.9.1. Overview
    • 11.9.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.9.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.9.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.9.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.9.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.9.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.9.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.9.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.9.2.5. Recent Developments
• 11.10. Samsung Group
  • 11.10.1. Overview
    • 11.10.1.1. Key Management
    • 11.10.1.2. Headquarters
    • 11.10.1.3. Offerings/Business Segments
  • 11.10.2. Key Details (Key details are consolidated data and not product/service specific)
    • 11.10.2.1. Employee Size
    • 11.10.2.2. Past and Current Revenue
    • 11.10.2.3. Geographical Share
    • 11.10.2.4. Business Segment Share
    • 11.10.2.5. Recent Developments

12. Key Takeaways