Workflow
General servers
icon
Search documents
全球服务器 -推出 2027 年预期;随着 ASIC 渗透率上升,上调基于基板的 AI 服务器预期-Global Server_ 2027E estimates introduced; Raising baseboard-based AI servers with rising ASIC penetration
2025-09-28 14:57
Summary of Global Server Market and AI Server Insights Industry Overview - The report focuses on the global server market, particularly the AI server segment, with projections extending to 2027E. The analysis includes various types of servers such as ASIC AI servers, AI training servers, AI inferencing servers, general servers, and HPC servers [1][14]. Key Insights Market Projections - The global server market is projected to grow significantly, with total revenues expected to reach **US$359 billion**, **US$474 billion**, and **US$563 billion** in 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E respectively, reflecting year-over-year growth rates of **42%**, **32%**, and **19%** [14][30]. - AI server shipments are expected to increase, with **10 million**, **14 million**, and **17 million** AI chips required in 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E, respectively. The contribution of ASIC shipments is projected to rise from **38%** in 2025E to **45%** in 2027E [1][8]. AI Server Segment Growth - High power AI servers (powered by **500 TFlops+ ASIC and GPUs**) are forecasted to see a **21%** and **39%** increase in volume estimates for 2025E and 2026E, respectively. Inferencing AI servers are expected to grow by **3%** and **5%** in the same years [3][11]. - Full rack AI servers are estimated to ship **19,000** units in 2025E, increasing to **67,000** units by 2027E, with a total addressable market (TAM) of **US$54 billion**, **US$157 billion**, and **US$232 billion** for 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E respectively [11][30]. Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Capital Expenditure - Leading US CSPs are projected to increase their capital expenditure (capex) by **67%**, **23%**, and **15%** year-over-year from 2025E to 2027E. In contrast, leading Chinese CSPs are expected to grow their capex by **55%**, **8%**, and **6%** in the same period [8][24][27]. AI Chip Demand - The demand for AI chips is expected to reach **9,990 thousand**, **13,631 thousand**, and **16,551 thousand** units for training and inferencing combined in 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E, respectively. The mix of GPU and ASIC chips is projected to shift, with GPUs making up **62%** in 2025E and decreasing to **55%** by 2027E, while ASICs will increase from **38%** to **45%** [3][20]. Additional Insights Revenue Breakdown - The revenue breakdown for AI servers indicates that training servers will generate **US$189.6 billion**, **US$294.6 billion**, and **US$370.6 billion** in 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E, respectively. High power AI servers are expected to generate **US$135.9 billion**, **US$137.9 billion**, and **US$139 billion** in the same years [30]. - General servers are projected to see revenues of **US$133.7 billion**, **US$140.2 billion**, and **US$146.5 billion** from 2025E to 2027E, indicating a recovery in the general server market [30]. Market Dynamics - The growth in AI applications and increased cloud capex are driving the demand for AI servers. OpenAI's user base has quadrupled to **700 million** weekly active users, indicating a broader adoption of AI technologies [3][11]. Competitive Landscape - The report highlights key players in the AI server market, including ODMs like Wiwynn, Wistron, and Hon Hai, as well as companies involved in silicon photonics and liquid cooling technologies [2]. This comprehensive analysis provides a detailed outlook on the global server market, emphasizing the significant growth potential in the AI server segment driven by technological advancements and increased cloud investments.