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Arm servers capture over 45% of data center market revenue · 1 source tracked

The global server market experienced a record-breaking first quarter in 2026, generating $122.6 billion in revenue, a 30.4% increase year-over-year, largely driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure. Arm-based servers have seen a dramatic rise, capturing over 45% of the market revenue, signaling a significant shift away from traditional x86 processors. GPU and ASIC/FPGA-accelerated systems were particularly dominant, accounting for over 70% of server revenue, with Dell emerging as the top vendor by revenue. AI

IMPACT Accelerated adoption of Arm-based servers for AI workloads is likely to reshape the data center hardware landscape.

RANK_REASON The article details a significant market shift in server revenue share, with Arm processors gaining substantial ground due to AI infrastructure demand. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Arm servers capture over 45% of data center market revenue · 1 source tracked

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    Arm servers capture over 45% of data center market revenue — GPU clusters and high-end AI infrastructure fuel a tectonic shift away from x86

    Arm-based servers accounted for nearly half of server revenue in Q1 2026, challenging x86. But in the coming years, they might catch up unit wise as well.