The story behind the numbers. By now you’ve heard from anyone who has a keyboard, how the pandemic is bolstering the gaming market. That’s true, it is. In JPR’s quarterly market report, we saw shipments of GPUs go up to an extent, which in any other time, would be surprising. Everything is different now. Games need good, really good if not great, GPUs. Most gamers, who … [Read more...] about What does a pandemic have to do with GPUs?
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Pandemic distorts global GPU market results
Shipments surprise: Jon Peddie Research reports that PC GPU market shipments increased by 2.5% sequentially from last quarter. As part of its ongoing research on the PC graphics market, Jon Peddie Research (JPR) has released its Market Watch report for the second quarter of 2020. Before 2020, the PC market was showing signs of improvement and settling into a new normal. JPR’s … [Read more...] about Pandemic distorts global GPU market results
More misconceptions about workstation performance
by Bob Cramblitt Earlier this year, an article in Graphic Speak dealt with widespread misconceptions about the differences between professional workstations and gaming PCs. Given the diversity of applications employed and operations performed on professional workstations, it's only natural that users would have different assumptions about performance. Some of these … [Read more...] about More misconceptions about workstation performance
AMD total GPU market share exceeds Nvidia
…but Nvidia still dominant discrete GPU supplier. The dynamics of the market still have the power to surprise. Our Market Watch report for the second quarter of 2019 raised eyebrows when it revealed that AMD had reached a new milestone by selling more GPUs than Nvidia. AMD's achievement is significant and has been hard-won, but it’s not exactly the harbinger of a new world … [Read more...] about AMD total GPU market share exceeds Nvidia
PC versus workstation: The differences matter
by Bob Cramblitt There's a line of reasoning that goes like this: If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck. The assumption is that something can be identified by its characteristics and unique behavior. But, as we all know, looks and behavior can be deceiving. Such is the case with a PC versus a workstation. They can … [Read more...] about PC versus workstation: The differences matter
Analyst JPR releases report on ray traced rendering
Report gives insights into applications in manufacturing, product design, architecture, and entertainment. By Kenneth Wong Jon Peddie Research (JPR), which specializes in the graphics technology sector, recently published a report on ray tracing, a physically accurate rendering technology now in use in product design, manufacturing, architecture, and entertainment. The … [Read more...] about Analyst JPR releases report on ray traced rendering
Siggraph industry panel to discuss ramifications of “3D for all”
The annual Jon Peddie Research Siggraph Press Luncheon features an all-star line up of technologists and practitioners. The use and size of 3D models is increasing throughout media. In addition, augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) are literally adding new dimension to those applications. Different companies are taking different approaches and addressing different … [Read more...] about Siggraph industry panel to discuss ramifications of “3D for all”
JPR shows slowing revenue growth for computer graphics market
Details from this annual report will be shared at the JPR Press Luncheon at Siggraph. Jon Peddie Research (JPR) has released its annual market report for the computer graphics industry. The computer graphics hardware market was worth $118 billion in 2015 and is expected to drop to $112 billion by 2019, with software growing slightly better than hardware. Ever since it came … [Read more...] about JPR shows slowing revenue growth for computer graphics market
JPR Siggraph Press Luncheon to explore 3D for all
The 17th annual session brings together press, analysis, and graphics industry leaders. The 17th annual edition of the Jon Peddie Research Press Luncheon will gather industry experts with press and analysts to explore “The Long Long Road to 3D for All.” The event — which has become a permanent fixture of the Siggraph experience — will be Wednesday, August 2 at the JW Marriott … [Read more...] about JPR Siggraph Press Luncheon to explore 3D for all
New survey asks “what are the benefits of multiple monitors today?”
JPR requests your input on how — and if — you use multiple monitors at work. “See more, do more.” — Jon Peddie In 2003 Jon Peddie Research launched a study into the benefits of multiple monitors. It was well received, and by popular demand, we did an update in 2012. That too was very well received, and so we are launching a new survey and study now. We'd like to … [Read more...] about New survey asks “what are the benefits of multiple monitors today?”