Apple has a 90% Market Share for ARM Computers while Analysts Expect the Market to Double

Urian B., Tech Times 11 April 2023, 12:04 am

With Apple adopting ARM chips for their range of computers and other devices, the ARM-based computer market share is set to double by 2027, as per recent reports from Counterpoint Research.

Benefits of ARM-Based Systems on a Chip (SoCs) in Computers

Apple's exclusive usage of ARM-based-system-on-a-chips (SoCs) has made it possible to customize the chips and add features such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning to suit specific computing requirements.

According to the story by Apple Insider, adding integrated memory, high-performance CPU cores, and GPUs helps provide better computational capabilities in ARM-based computers compared to traditional x86 models from Intel.

The Growing Demand for ARM Chips in Virtual Reality Applications

These advanced capabilities from ARM chips have been a major factor in their market growth. With the rumored development of a standalone VR headset from Apple, the need for bespoke ARM chips for virtual reality applications is also likely to rise.

On top of this, improved support for Windows and Office365 are necessary for the growth of ARM-based computers in the market, which could further contribute to its rise.

The Way of the Future: Mobile Computing with ARM Technology

Given the current climate, it is surprising to see the ARM-based computer market grow even with other markets suffering from the current pandemic recession, as explained further by Counterpoint Research.

Mobile computing technology based on ARM chips is the way of the future, and any devices or technology that can utilize this power will likely succeed in the coming years.

Ensuring Behavior Native to the ARM Architecture

ARM-based computers are quickly becoming more popular thanks to Apple's M-series of chips, giving the tech giant a 90% market share by 2027, per Patently Apple. But to continue the market's growth, companies must deliver the same level of support consumers expect from x86 chips from Intel.

That includes better Windows and Office365 support, ensuring behavior native to the ARM architecture, and faster, more efficient apps and software.

The Impact of ARM Chips on Performance and Consumer Behavior

The custom cores used by ARM chips allow for tasks such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to be completed more efficiently and increased performance for graphical applications.

It also facilitates virtual reality headset processors to reach a higher level of performance that can handle more demanding tasks. As the landscape of computers becomes more ARM-based than x86, consumer behavior and expectations will have to change.

Apple's Rumored VR Headset Could Lead the Way for ARM Processing

This could mean high-performance consumer devices will reduce power consumption and open new VR and AI applications that couldn't reliably be run before. One area to watch closely is Apple's rumored VR headset.

If it can reach PC-like performance, it could be a huge step forward for the ARM-based processor world and give Apple an advantage in the next few years. For ARM-based computers to succeed, the trend must continue with companies developing firmware and software native to the chip architecture.

With hardware manufacturers and software developers embracing ARM-based architectures, whole new worlds of applications could open up going forward.