Articles from Jon Peddie Research

Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the leading research and consulting firm for graphics and AI technologies, has released its Q2 2026 AI Processor report that covers the state of the AI processor industry in Q2 2026, and profiles dozens of vendors and architectures. It frames the market as entering a new phase of specialization, consolidation, and diversification.

Jon Peddie Research forecasts that the growth of the global graphics processor unit (GPU) market will exceed $98.5 billion in 2024.

The Digital Content Creation (DCC) market has evolved beyond almost everyone's imagination. Covid spurred a massive increase in demand for new content on all platforms, and the tool makers responded, as did the creators. AI has crept into all aspects of the industry, frightening some, delighting and enabling others. Supply is rapidly catching up to demand thanks to AI. Jon Peddie Research has produced an in-depth report on the DCC market.

According to a new research report from leading analyst firm Jon Peddie Research (JPR), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is used for design documentation and mechanical design. It is an automated alternative to manual drafting and aids manufacturing and development by offering detailed product diagrams, material information, tolerances, dimensions, and other essential specifications. The digital revolution of the last 20 years has driven CAD to become the centerpiece of a modern digital reality.

Jon Peddie Research is pleased to announce the launch of JPRi (Jon Peddie Real Intelligence). The service is offered to help strategic decision-makers gain valuable perspectives on their organization’s product pipeline, marketing roadmap, acquisition/merger opportunities, and improved internal efficiency.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the leader for in-depth research in the field of computer graphics, has published a new report ahead of the Arm (initial public offering) IPO. The ‘live’ report will be updated as the IPO progresses.

Jon Peddie Research has released its 2023 Digital Content (DCC) Market study for purchase. The market study found that demand for digital content is still high in 2023, with a particular hunger for local content in emerging markets. In addition, the digital content creation tools market is growing due to an unprecedented demand for creative content in various fields.

Author Jon G. Peddie delivers an explosive, fast-paced crime mystery with Takeback. The setting is across San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, a quiet, upscale, and downright beautiful area. Unfortunately, the county's tranquility is disrupted by what, at first, appears to be seemingly random, destructive bombings.

Karen Moltenbrey, editor in chief at Jon Peddie Research (JPR), penned an article for March 21, 2023, about National 3-D Day, founded by 3-D Space in 2020 to recognize the history and resurgence of 3D technology. It is celebrated on the third day of the third full week of the third month, naturally. Last year, Jon Peddie Research celebrated 3-D Day with an article that took the audience through the extensive history of stereo 3D. This year, JPR is observing the occasion with a deep dive into the work for the Oscar-winning Avatar: The Way of Water, which has established a new pinnacle in stereo 3D filmmaking.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) today announced the appointment of Dr. Joel Orr as senior analyst for CAD at JPR.

Jon Peddie Research reports that the growth of the global PC-based graphics processor unit (GPU) market reached 64.2 million units in Q4’22 and PC CPU shipments decreased by -35% year over year. Overall, GPUs will have a compound annual growth rate of 0.19% during 2022–2026 and reach an installed base of 3,013 million units at the end of the forecast period. Over the next five years, the penetration of discrete GPUs (dGPUs) in PCs will grow to reach a level of 32%.

Jon Peddie has just written a three-volume series of books published by Springer that traces the history, the ecosystem and environment, and new developments of the GPU.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the industry's research and consulting firm for graphics and multimedia, today announced the 2022 GPU summary report is now available.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) and Babel TechReviews, a leading international benchmarking site for performance analysis, XR reviews, and insights, have announced that they will join forces. This acquisition significantly advances JPR’s reach in expanding its global analysis, news and reporting capacity, and technology portfolio to address industry demand for accurate and timely electronic benchmarking.

Jon Peddie Research(JPR) has responded today to the recent dramatic reports by Canalys, Gartner, and IDC showing a precipitous drop in Q3 2022 PC shipments. In addition, JPR is providing guidance on the impact to graphics chip and AIB shipments.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) and Display Daily, a leading international media outlet for data, analysis, news, and insights for display and component companies, today announced that JPR will acquire Display Daily. The acquisition significantly advances JPR’s reach as the research firm expands its analysis, news and reporting capacity, global footprint, and technology portfolio to address industry demand for accurate and timely electronic display news and information.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) today announced the availability of its free eBook titled Accelerating and Advancing CAE. Since the start of the year, Jon Peddie Research and Nvidia conducted interviews with leading computer-aided engineering (CAE) software vendors such as Altair, Ansys, Dassault Systèmes, Hexagon, and Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) today announced the appointment of industry veteran Omid Rahmat as Executive Vice President. Rahmat is a senior executive with broad experience in starting and managing hardware and software companies in computer graphics, digital media, and mobile. He has worked with major semiconductor companies, traditional software vendors, SaaS developers, and world-leading media conglomerates.

Did you know there is a Thank God It’s Monday Day? It was January 3. Blue Monday? January 17. No Brainer Day? February 27. National Awkward Moments Day? For many of us, that is nearly every day. Officially, it is March 18—which seems fitting as it comes the day after St. Patrick’s Day, when the Irish celebrate big, and those who aren’t Irish celebrate with them. There are a lot of obscure holidays: Tell a Lie Day (April 4), National Dance Like a Chicken Day (May 14), which follows National Frog Jumping Day (May 13). There’s more, so many more—and for some reason they did not make Hallmark’s list.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) proudly announced today the appointment of proven industry leader Karen Moltenbrey to editor in chief for Jon Peddie Research. She will be actively involved in determining the direction and content of various JPR projects, including the GraphicSpeak news site, Tech Watch, and Reports. Moltenbrey joins Chris Vienneau, who recently joined JPR as vice president of media and entertainment.

Jon Peddie Research reports the growth of the global PC-based Graphics Processor Units (GPU) market reached 101 million units in Q4'21, and PC CPUs shipments decreased by -21% year over year. Overall GPUs will have a compound annual growth rate of 4.5% during 2020–2025 and reach an installed base of 3,331 million units at the end of the forecast period. Over the next five years, the penetration of discrete GPUs (dGPU) in the PC will grow to reach a level of 42%.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) today announced the availability of its 2022 Worldwide Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Market Report. The CAD market has always been a signpost for the health of the world’s Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and Manufacturing industries. Moreover, its growth is a leading indicator of expansion for many market segments and infrastructure as companies update and acquire software licenses to prepare for upcoming projects.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) is in the process of producing a new 2022 Digital Content Creation report. Their previous DCC reports have been exceptionally well received. JPR is announcing this to give the Digital Content industry an opportunity for interaction and input on this topic and make the report more focused on current challenges. The firm is also offering an early bird discount.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR) today announced the appointment of Chris Vienneau as Senior Vice President of Media and Entertainment.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the industry's research and consulting firm for graphics and multimedia, announced a new whitepaper regarding the benefits of companion robots, including the Sony Aibo dog. AIBO—is an acronym for Artificial Intelligence roBOt—meaning in the Japanese language "companion," "friend," or "pal." Companion robots have been with us for over two decades and yet are still not that well known.

Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the industry’s research and consulting firm for graphics and multimedia, has released its newest gaming market study regarding the PC Gaming Hardware Market, which consists of personal computers, upgrades, and peripherals used for gaming.