The latest data reveals some exciting shifts in the PC GPU and CPU markets during Q3 2025. Overall GPU shipments have increased, with AMD notably gaining traction. This rise comes amidst a backdrop of significant movement in market shares and shipment numbers across various segments, suggesting a dynamic landscape as major players like Intel and NVIDIA adjust their strategies.
Q3 2025 PC Market Highlights
Recent statistics indicate a growth in the global PC GPU market to 76.6 million units, alongside an increase in PC CPU shipments to 65 million units. Notably, discrete graphics cards saw a remarkable 10.7% rise, while notebook GPU shipments edged up by 1.4%. The total quarterly increase in GPU shipments was 2.5% compared to the previous quarter.
During the same period, AMD’s overall GPU market share saw a 0.9% increase. Meanwhile, Intel’s market share dropped by 0.9%, and NVIDIA saw a slight decline of 0.1%. Intel continues to lead the overall market with a 61% share, followed by NVIDIA at 24% and AMD at 15%. These figures incorporate shipments from all iGPUs, dGPUs, and eGPUs.
Annual Trends and Market Dynamics
On a yearly basis, NVIDIA’s share rose from 18% to 24%, while Intel’s slipped from 65% to 61%. AMD’s share decreased from 17% to 15%. In the discrete GPU segment, NVIDIA commands a significant 94% share, leaving AMD and Intel with 6% and 0%, respectively. This distribution is expected to remain consistent through Q3 2025.
In the CPU market, shipments increased by 2.2% from the previous quarter, with AMD capturing an additional 1% of the market while Intel experienced a 0.8% decrease. The division between desktop and notebook CPUs remains at 30% and 70% market share, respectively, unchanged from the prior year.
- The overall attach rate for GPUs, including integrated and discrete types across desktops, notebooks, and workstations, rose to 120%, a 2.9% increase from the last quarter.
- The PC CPU market saw a 2.2% quarterly increase despite a year-over-year decline of 2.2%.
No new GPUs were launched by any of the three leading companies during Q3 2025, and there was minimal activity in the CPU segment. However, the upcoming deals season could result in interesting developments for Q4 2025. All eyes are on NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel as they prepare to unveil new products in the first half of 2026.