In the second quarter of 2022, 63.55 percent of x86 computer processor or CPU tests recorded were from Intel processors, up from the lower percentage share seen in previous quarters of 2021, while 36.4 percent were AMD processors. When looking solely at laptop CPUs, Intel is the clear winner, accounting for 73.7 percent of laptop CPU test benchmark results in the second quarter of 2022.
Traditional x86 processors
The x86 is a family of instruction set architectures (ISA) for computer processors, otherwise known as central processing units (CPUs), which were initially developed by Intel. They refer to the way a CPU handles information, with x86 architecture of variable instruction lengths, and primarily of a complex instruction set computer (CISC) design. Although additions and developments to the x86 processor have taken place, backward compatibility has remained a key feature of the architecture; the newer x86 processors can run all the programs that older processors could run.
Apple Mac processors
The x86 processor is the predominant hardware platform for laptops, desktops, and servers globally. Both Windows and Mac laptops have used x86 chips; previously, Apple’s line of Mac products used PowerPC microprocessors, with the transition to Intel x86 architecture first acknowledged in 2005. The first generation of Intel-based Mac computers were released in January 2006, a partnership that continued through until 2020, where Apple announced the switch of the Mac line from Intel CPUs to Arm-based processors. The decision was made in order to standardize on one CPU architecture for all iPhone, iPad, and Mac products.
Distribution of Intel and AMD x86 computer central processing units (CPUs) worldwide from 2012 to 2022, by quarter
- Thousands of test benchmark results make up the market share.
- Baselines that are submitted during the timeline have been calculated and constitute CPUs in use rather than purchased CPUs.
- Quarters do not always add up exactly to 100% due to rounding.
- Only x86 processors are included in the graph.
- Only CPUs installed in PCs are included in the graph. No game consoles have been included.
- The data may be non-reflective for the non-Windows user base because the test software only runs on Windows OS.
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PassMark (CPU Benchmark). (April 6, 2022). Distribution of Intel and AMD x86 computer central processing units (CPUs) worldwide from 2012 to 2022, by quarter [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 18, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/735904/worldwide-x86-intel-amd-market-share/
PassMark (CPU Benchmark). "Distribution of Intel and AMD x86 computer central processing units (CPUs) worldwide from 2012 to 2022, by quarter." Chart. April 6, 2022. Statista. Accessed August 18, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/735904/worldwide-x86-intel-amd-market-share/
PassMark (CPU Benchmark). (2022). Distribution of Intel and AMD x86 computer central processing units (CPUs) worldwide from 2012 to 2022, by quarter. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 18, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/735904/worldwide-x86-intel-amd-market-share/
PassMark (CPU Benchmark). "Distribution of Intel and Amd X86 Computer Central Processing Units (Cpus) Worldwide from 2012 to 2022, by Quarter." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Apr 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/735904/worldwide-x86-intel-amd-market-share/
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