Desktop GPU shipments dip just 0.6% in Q1 2026 as NVIDIA holds 90% market share
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Kosta Andreadis
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In Q1 2026, desktop GPU shipments declined only 0.6% quarter-over-quarter, significantly less than the typical 12% seasonal drop, despite a 25% fall in desktop PC shipments. NVIDIA maintained a dominant 90% market share, Intel's share grew by 0.4% (likely driven by AI sector demand for its Arc GPUs), while AMD's share slightly decreased. The data comes from a Jon Peddie Research report on AIB GPU shipments.
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· 3 pulledQ1 2026 GPU shipments dropped only 0.6%, far below the usual 12%, as NVIDIA holds 90% market share and Intel gains ground with Arc GPUs.
In Q1 2026, desktop GPU shipments slightly declined by 0.6%, much less than the typical 12% drop, despite a 25% fall in desktop PC shipments.
NVIDIA maintained a 90% market share, Intel's share grew by 0.4%, likely driven by AI sector demand, while AMD's share slightly decreased.
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