Multi-Core Processors: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 218 pages | ID: M1B39BAF15EEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Multi-Core Processors in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 34 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
• Applied Micro Circuits Corporation
• ARM Limited
• Broadcom Corporation
• Cavium, Inc.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Multi-Core Processor

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Multi-core Processing – A Prelude
Moore’s Law on CPU Architectures Influences Shift towards Multiple Cores
Transistor Counts (1971-2015) & Moore’s law
Developing Countries Excel in Growth Prospects

Table 1. Global Multi-core Processors Market by Geographic Region/Country (2014-2020): Ranked by CAGR for Asia-Pacific, Rest of World, US, Europe, Japan, and Canada (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing Performance Needs of Mobile Devices Shift Focus onto Multi-Core Processors
Impact of Volatile Economic Environment on Multi-Core Processors Market: A Review

Table 2. World Real GDP Growth by Region/ Country (2013-2016P) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Intense Competition Typifies Microprocessors Market

Table 3. Leading Vendors in the Global Microprocessors Market (2014E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for AMD, Freescale, Intel, MediaTek, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Samsung (including Apple), Texas Instruments, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

AMD Loses Share to Qualcomm and Samsung/Apple
Intel Yet to Make a Dent in ARM-Dominated Mobile Processors Market
Qualcomm & Apple Lead Mobile Processors Market

Table 4. Leading Players in the Smartphone Application Processors Market (As of Q1 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Apple, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Leading Players in the Global Tablet Application Processors Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Apple, Intel, Qualcomm, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Processor Manufacturers Vie to Design Processors for Latest Smartphones
MediaTek’s Helio X20 Deca-core Mobile Processor: The More, the Better!
Price Wars Rife in Low-to-Mid Tier Mobile Multi- core Processors Market
Embedded Multi-Core Processors Market: Intel at the Helm
Intel Far Ahead in R&D Spending
Intel Focuses on Developing 10nm Transistors

3. GROWTH DRIVERS, MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES

Focus on Multithreaded Applications to Drive Demand for Multi-Core Processors
Increasing Sales of Consumer Electronics Augur Well for Market Growth

Table 6. Global Consumer Electronics Market by Geographic Region/Country (2012 & 2015): Annual Revenue (in US$ Billion) for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East, and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Global Home Audio Equipment Market by Geographic Region (2012 & 2015): Annual Sales (in Thousand Units) for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Booming Smartphone Sales Transforms Mobile Multi-Core Processors Market

Table 8. Smartphone Penetration Worldwide (as a Percentage of Total Population) for Major Countries (2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Smartphone Penetration Rate (%) for Select Countries Worldwide as a Percentage of Mobile Phone Users (2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Media Tablets: An Opportunity for Multi-core Processors Market

Table 10. Worldwide Shipments of Desktop PCs, Tablets and Mobile Phones (2014 & 2015) (In Million Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

SMP Technology Aids Performance Improvement in Mobile Devices
Growing Prominence of Multi-Core Processor Architectures in Embedded Systems
Asymmetrical Multi-core Processing for Complex Embedded Systems
Integrated Multi-Core Processors Market: Set for Substantial Growth
Shift towards SDN and NFV-based Solutions to Foster Demand for Multi-Core Processors
Need for Better Packet Processing Propels Demand for Multi-core Processors in Telecom Equipment Market
Smart Grids Drive Multi-core Processor Demand in Energy Sector
Increasing Electronic Content Drives Adoption of Multi-Core Technology in Automobiles

Table 11. Cost of Automotive Electronics as % of Total Vehicle Cost (1990-2030) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Passenger Car Production by Geographic Region/Country (2010- 2018) (In ‘000 Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World Commercial Vehicles Production by Geographic Region/Country (2010-2018) (In ‘000 units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Avionics Systems Benefit from Flexibility of Multi-core Architectures
Multi-core Processors Find Use in Safety-Critical Airborne Systems
Cloud Computing: Impact on Multi-core Processors Market
Servers with Multi-Core Processors: Gain Prominence

Table 14. Global Server Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Architecture (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Global Server Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Architecture (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Why are Multi-Core Processors Important for Servers?
System-on-Chip for Micro Servers
Rising Adoption of Cloud Computing: Opportunities for Multi-core Servers

Table 16. Global Enterprise Cloud Services Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rising Prominence of Automation in Processing & Manufacturing Bodes Well for Multi-core Processors

Table 17. World Market for Industrial Automation by End-use Sector (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Investments for Automotive, Chemical, Food Processing, Oil & Gas, Packaging, Pharmaceuticals, Plastic Manufacturing, Power, Textile, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. Global Industrial Robotics Market by Geographic Region (2014 & 2020): Annual Robot Sales in Units for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Advancing Medical Device Market: Potential for Multi-core Processors Market
“Internet of Things’” to Open New Growth Avenues
Emergence of Quadcore and Octacore SoC Processors
Multi-core Processors to Help Expand Applications of Embedded Systems
Network-On-Chip Technology Critical to the Efficiency of SoC
Software Developers Face Challenges in Transition to Multi-Core CPUs
Multi-Core Processing & Issues with Parallel Computing
What Could be the Possible Solutions for Parallel Computing Problems?
A Peek at Recent Innovations/Developments in Multi-core Processor Space
Researchers Develop Integrated Tool Chain to Improve Efficiency of Multi-core Processors
MIT Researchers Unveil 36-Core Chip
Researchers Develop Wireless Multi-core Chip Design for Data Centers
MIT’s New Algorithm Aims to Increase Multi-core Processor Speeds

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

An Introduction to Multi-Core Processing
Evolution of Multi-core Processor Technology: A Glance at the Timeline
Transistors: The Computing Power of CPUs
Multi-Core Processor: A Conceptual Definition
Multithreading
Clock Speeds
Basic Design of a Multi-core Processor
Basic Architecture of a Simple Multi-Core System
Types of Multi-Core Processors
Dual-Core Processors
Basic Framework of a Dual-Core CPU Chip
Quad-core Processors
Basic Framework of a Quad-Core CPU Chip with Four Cores on Single Chip
Hexa-core Processors
Octa-core Processors
A Glance at Select Tablet Models with Octa-core Processors
A Glance at Select Smartphone Models with Octa-core Processors
Many-Core Processors
Classification of Multi-core Processors
Homogeneous Vs Heterogeneous Multi-core Processors
Types of Multi-Core Processor Software Configurations
Multi-Core Programming
Parallel Programming Models for Multi-core Systems
Advantages of Multi-Core Processors
Drawbacks of Multi-Core Processors
Standards for Multi-core Processors

5. END-USE MARKETS: AN OVERVIEW

Computers
Telecommunications Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Automotive
Energy
Medical Devices
Industrial Automation

6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

MediaTek Unveils Quad-core MT8173 Processor for Tablets
EZchip Launches TILE-Mx Range of Multicore Processors
InvenSense Unveils Motion Sensor with Multi-Core Processor
EZchip to Develop Multicore Network Processors for NFV
eSOL Develops Software-Hardware Interface Multi-Many-Core Processors
MediaTek Releases MT675364-bit Octa-core Smartphone SoC
Cavium Introduces 802. 11AC MU-MIMO WLAN Access Point Reference Design
Cavium Offers Support for NVIDIA Tesla GPU Accelerators in ThunderX ARM Processors
Qualcomm Introduces New Snapdragon Processors for High-Performance Mobile Devices
Cavium Demonstrates 100Gbps Throughput OCTEON III Processor
XMOS Launches xCORE-200TM Multicore Microcontroller Family
Intel Launches Intel Xeon Processor Range for Businesses
MediaTek Unveils Helio X20 Deca-Core Mobile Processor
EnSilica Introduces eSi-32X0MP Multicore Processor
Cavium Launches Fifth-Generation of ThunderX Multi-Core Processors
Broadcom Launches XLP II Multi-Core Communications Processors Range
Radisys Rolls Out Multicore DSP Card for MPX-12000 Broadband MRF
Siemens Develops Open-Source Code for Multicore Acceleration
Kontron Launches Mini Server with Multicore Processor Performance
Broadcom Launches XLP500 Series Multi-core Communications Processor
ARM and Taiwan Semiconductor Unveil 16nm FinFET Heterogeneous Multi-core CPU
Freescale Introduces New Portfolio of QorIQ Multicore Processors
Broadcom Unveils New Generation of Multicore Processors with 64-bit ARM core
Intel Introduces Multicore SoCs for Mobile Devices
Cavium’s OCTEON III Multicore MIPS64 Processors by Wind River Operating Systems
Broadcom Launches XLP900 Series of Multi-Core Communications Processor
Advantech Unveils Advanced Video Solutions with Multicore DSP Technology
Ceragon Powers Next-Gen Multi-Core Packet Radio with MIPS Processor

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Kalray Collaborates with eSOL
Applied Micro Circuits and Theobroma AnnounceCOMExpress Module with Multicore CPU
Karbonn Enters into Strategic Partnership with MediaTek
EZchip Semiconductor Acquires Tilera
Avago Technologies Acquires LSI Corporation
Mindspeed Technologies Sells Communication Processor Division to Freescale
Recore Licenses Many-Core Processor Subsystem for Space Missions
Cavium Collaborates with Oracle for ThunderX Processor Family

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (USA)
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (USA)
ARM Limited (UK)
Broadcom Corporation (USA)
Cavium, Inc. (USA)
EZchip Semiconductor Ltd. (Israel)
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
Intel Corporation (USA)
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (Bermuda)
MediaTek, Inc. (Taiwan)
Qualcomm Incorporated (USA)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
Texas Instruments, Inc. (USA)

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 19. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Multi-core Processors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World Historic Review for Multi-core Processors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World 14-Year Perspective for Multi-core Processors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Significant Opportunities for Embedded Multi-core Processors Market
Growing Consumer Electronics Sales Augur Well for Market Growth
Automation in Processing & Manufacturing Automation Fuels Demand for Embedded Multi-core Processors
Product Innovations/Introductions
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 22. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Multi-core Processors Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. US Historic Review for Multi-core Processors Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

Market Analysis

Table 24. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Multi-core Processors Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. Canadian Historic Review for Multi-core Processors Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Established Electronics Manufacturing Sector Helps Market Maintain Momentum
Robotics Sector Generates High Demand for Embedded Multi-core Processors
Product Innovation/Introduction
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Multi-core Processors Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Japanese Historic Review for Multi-core Processors Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Review of Growth Potential in Major End-Use Markets of Multi-Core Processors
Consumer Electronics
Communication and Wireless Infrastructure
Automotive Industry
Industrial Automation
Energy Sector
Healthcare
Aerospace Industry
Russia Unveils Indigenously Developed Quad-Core CPU
Product Innovations/Introductions
Strategic Corporate Developments
ARM Limited (UK) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 28. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Multi-core Processors by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. European Historic Review for Multi-core Processors by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. European 14-Year Perspective for Multi-core Processors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
China
Expanding Consumer Electronics Market: Growth for Embedded Multi-core Processors
Growing Focus on Industrial Automation Bodes Well for Market Growth
Chinese SoC Manufacturers Target Low Cost Tablet Market
Price-based Competition Intensifies in Low-to-Mid Tier Mobile Processors
India
Rising Demand for Embedded Systems Bodes Well for Market Growth
Booming Sales of Smart Mobile Devices: Opportunity for Multi-core Processing Market
Strategic Corporate Developments
MediaTek, Inc. (Taiwan) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 31. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Multi-core Processors by Geographic Region - China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Multi-core Processors by Geographic Region - China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Multi-core Processors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 34. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Multi-core Processors Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. Rest of World Historic Review for Multi-core Processors Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled:
The United States (17)
Japan (2)
Europe (10)
  France (1)
  Germany (1)
  The United Kingdom (5)
  Rest of Europe (3)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (2)
Latin America (1)
Middle East (2)