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According to In-Stat Graphics Processors Increasingly Embedded in PC Chipsets

Posted on: Tuesday, 23 October 2007, 09:00 CDT

A growing trend in PC design is the integration of graphics processors in chipsets, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). Although high performance graphics will continue to be offered in both integrated and standalone versions, the majority of general business and consumer graphics processors will transition to integrated implementations, the high-tech market research firm says.

"With chipsets now sporting functions such as memory control, USB, 1394, and now graphics, they are growing into much more than their humble beginnings as glue logic," says Ian Lao, In-Stat analyst.

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

Consumer desktop PC chipset revenue growth is forecast to be 11.2% in 2007, rising to 14.8% in 2008.

Consumer notebook PC chipset revenue growth is forecast to be 27% for 2007.

Notebooks are not likely to see dual graphics processor implementations due to form factor and current power consumption issues.

The research, "PC Chipsets: Do You Want Graphics With That?" (#IN0703877SI), covers the worldwide market for PC chipsets. Included are market forecasts for units shipped and revenue of chipsets including regional breakouts. The research provides analysis of new technical challenges facing the market. Profiles of major vendors are also provided. In addition to the report, Ian and other In-Stat analysts provide consulting services on a variety of technical and market topics regarding the semiconductor and electronics industries.

For more information on this research or to purchase it online, please visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/scatalogue.asp?id=68, or contact a sales representative: http://www.instat.com/sales.asp

The price is $2,995 (US).

About In-Stat

Technology vendors, service providers, technology professionals and market specialists, worldwide, rely on In-Stat's experienced staff and in-depth research to support critical business, product and technology decisions. In-Stat's insights are derived from both a deep technology understanding and comprehensive research, which examines each segment of the value chain for each market. Regular and ongoing end-user demand and primary research surveys underpin much of the analysis, enabling In-Stat to provide incisive market knowledge and guidance on future market opportunities via syndicated research products, custom consulting, and advisory services.

In-Stat is a strategic segment of the $9 billion Reed Elsevier global information network, with access to an expansive worldwide electronic network, extensive technology databases and well-informed personnel. As a member of Reed Business Information, In-Stat is a division of the largest business-to-business publisher in the U.S.

Source: Business Wire

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