Mobile GPU Market Size, Demand, Share, Trends

Research Methodology – Mobile GPU Market

At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Mobile GPU Market comprises the following key stages:

Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis

Our baseline thesis for the Mobile GPU Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:

1 Factors considered while calculating market size and share:

The total number of smartphones sold globally.
The total number of tablets, laptops, and other mobile devices that use GPUs sold globally.
The total number of manufacturers that produce mobile GPUs.
Revenue generated by each manufacturer from their mobile GPU sales.
The various types of mobile GPUs (Adreno, Mali, etc.) offered and their individual market shares.
The performance of each type of mobile GPU and its demand in the market.
Market penetration of mobile gaming applications that require high-performance GPUs.
The total number of apps in App Stores that make use of GPU processing power.

2 Key Market Indicators:

Sales revenue of mobile devices using GPUs.
Market size for mobile gaming applications.
Growth rate of new manufacturers entering in mobile GPU market.
Year-on-year sales increase of mobile devices using GPUs.
Trend of technological advancements and improvements in mobile GPUs.
Adoption rate of cloud gaming services which could lower the demand for high-performance GPUs in mobile devices.
Trends in artificial intelligence and machine learning that require GPU-intensive calculations.

3 Growth Trends:

Increased demand for high-performance mobile GPUs as mobile gaming becomes more sophisticated.
Growth in the sales of mobile devices that use GPUs.
Increase in the adoption of AI and machine learning applications in mobile devices.
Rise in cloud gaming services.
Development of new and improved mobile GPUs by manufacturers.
Increased demand for GPU-intensive applications on App Stores.

Secondary Research

Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Mobile GPU Market. Key inputs include:

Company-Level Information

Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
Company press releases and product launch announcements
Public executive interviews and earnings calls
Strategy briefings and M&A updates

Industry and Government Sources

Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
Relevant Associations for the Mobile GPU Market

Market Intelligence Sources

Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
Import/export trade data and tariff databases
Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals

Macro & Consumer Insights

Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends

Primary Research

To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:

Expert Insights & KOL Engagements

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users

Focused Discussions & Panels

Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers

Data Validation & Business POV

Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints

Data Triangulation & Forecasting

The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:

Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors

Forecasting is carried out using proprietary models that combine: