"According to a new report from the analyst firm Gartner, semiconductors worth $793 billion were sold in 2025, up 21 percent compared to the previous year. One explanation for the increase is the high level of interest in AI chips and graphics processors, which is linked to the construction of new data centers around the world. The report also shows that Nvidia sells the most semiconductors, followed by Samsung, SK Hynix, and Intel."
"One explanation for the increase is the high level of interest in AI chips and graphics processors, which is linked to the construction of new data centers around the world."
Semiconductor sales totaled $793 billion in 2025, marking a 21% rise from the previous year. The growth was driven primarily by strong demand for AI chips and high-performance graphics processors tied to global data center construction. Expanded cloud and enterprise infrastructure investments increased compute and memory needs, boosting sales of GPUs and specialized AI accelerators. Vendor rankings placed Nvidia as the top semiconductor seller, followed by Samsung, SK Hynix, and Intel. The market expansion reflects intensified AI workloads and accelerated data center deployment across multiple industries.
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