Market Size (2016)
2016
$29.65B
Vertical: ICTBase Year: 20169 Sections
Market Size (2016)
2016
$29.65B
Projected (2023)
2023
$50.50B
CAGR (2014–2023)
7.3%
Key Players
15+
High-performance computing (HPC) is the use of supercomputers and parallel processing techniques for solving complex
computational problems. The technology focuses on developing parallel processing algorithms and systems by incorporating both
administration and parallel computational techniques. It is used for solving advanced problems and performing research activities
through computer modeling, simulation, and analysis. HPC systems have the ability to deliver consistent performance through the
concurrent use of computing resources.
According to Wantstats analysis, the high-performance computing market is expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period.
The higher rate of HPC adoption in government, industrial, and enterprise applications, and the adoption of cloud-based, highperformance
computing are some of the factors driving the growth of the market. However, the advancements in high-performance
workstations could hinder the growth of this market in the future.
The high-performance computing market has been segmented based on component, deployment, vertical, and region. Based on the
component, the market has been further segmented into hardware, software, and services. The hardware segment accounted for the
largest market share in 2018, whereas the services segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. By
deployment, the market has been segmented into on-premise and cloud. The on-premise segment accounted for the larger market
share in 2018, whereas the cloud segment is expected to have a higher CAGR during the forecast period. By vertical, the market has
been segmented into BFSI, IT & Telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, energy & utilities, oil & gas, transportation
logistics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, defense, and others. The BFSI segment accounted for the largest market share in 2018, whereas
IT & Telecom is estimated to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
By region, the market has been categorized as North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.
North America has been segmented into the theUS, Canada, and Mexico. Europe has been segmented into the UK, Germany, France,
Spain, and the rest of Europe. The Asia-Pacific has been segmented into China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, and the rest of Asia-
Pacific. North America accounted for the largest market size in the high-performance computing market in 2018, and South America
is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Wantstats study identifies some of the prominent key players in the High-performance computing market, such as IBM Corporation (US),
Dell, Inc (US), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (US), Intel Corporation (US), Microsoft Corporation (US), Cisco Systems, Inc (US),
Inspur, Inc (China), Nvidia Corporation (US), Fujitsu Ltd (Japan), Lenovo Group Ltd (China), ATOS SE (France), Oracle Corporation (US),
Dell, Inc(US), Hitachi Ltd (Japan) and Dawning Information Industry Co.ltd (China). These players adopt strategies such as
partnerships, agreements, and collaborations to improve their position and excel in the global high-performance computing market.
Market Size
· 2018: USD 25,549.7 Million
· 2025: USD 38,250.0 Million
CAGR (2019–2024)
· 6.1%
Key Market Drivers
· Increasing adoption of HPC in government, industrial, and enterprise applications
· Growing need for high computational capabilities and complex application management
· Adoption of cloud High-Performance Computing
Key Market Opportunities
· Demand for HPC as a Service
Key Vendors
· IBM Corporation
· Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
· Dawning Information Industry Co.
The High Performance Computing Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2014 to 2023.
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View Subscription PlansHigh Performance Computing Market
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
Market Size (USD Mn)
High-performance computing (HPC) is the use of super computers and parallel processing techniques for solving complex
computational problems. HPC technology focuses on developing parallel processing algorithms and systems by incorporating both
administration and parallel computational techniques. It is used for solving advanced problems and performing research activities
through computer modeling, simulation and analysis. HPC systems have the ability to deliver sustained performance through the
concurrent use of computing resources.
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View Subscription PlansThis report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2016
Historical Period
2014 – 2015
Forecast Period
2017 – 2023
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2014–2016) and forecast period (2016–2023)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThe global high-performance computing (HPC) market is characterized by the presence of many global, regional, and local vendors.
The market is highly competitive, with all the players competing to gain a higher market share. Lack of Expertise and high cost in HPC
maintenance, and advancements in high-performance workstations are the key factors that limit the market growth.
According to Wantstats analysis, IBM Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Cisco
Systems, Inc., Inspur, Inc., Fujitsu Ltd, Oracle Corporation, Dell, Inc., and Dawning Information Industry Co.ltd. are the major players in
the high-performance computing market.
The top 3 companies in the HPC market are IBM Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, and Dell Technologies, Inc.
IBM Corporation is a leading provider of information technology, innovation, and research & development worldwide. The company
operates through the following business segments, namely, cognitive solutions, technology services, business services, global
financing services, software services, and system hardware. The cognitive solutions segment includes artificial intelligence, machine
learning, and natural language processing. The technology service segment deals with strategic sourcing, integrated technology
services, and technology support systems. Whereas, the business service segment deals with application management services
(AMS), global process services (GPS), consulting, and system integration.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is one of the leading providers of technology solutions that enhance customers' traditional
information technology. The company operates through three business segments—enterprise group (EG), financial services (FS), and
corporate investments. HPE has a wide range of products for high-performance computing. It further expanded its expertise in the
HPC market through the acquisition of Cray, Inc., one of the largest HPC providers in the world.
Dell Technologies Inc. (Dell) provides the entire infrastructure from hardware to software to services from the edge to cloud to data
centers. It is one of the leading providers of scalable information technology solutions that enable its customers to become more
efficient, informed, mobile, and secure. Dell, Inc. is one of the major players in the HPC market with products for compute, storage,
data analysis, cluster management, deployment, and workstation applications.
The global high-performance computing market is at the growth stage and is driven by various factors such as a high rate of HPC
adoption in Government, Industrial, and Enterprise applications and the need for high computational capabilities and complex
application management. The global high-performance computing market is dominated by a few key technology players operating in
the market.
Strategic business managers, trying to gain an edge over competing firms in the global high-performance computing market, can
utilize Michael Porter’s Five Forces model to better comprehend the industry in which the company operates. The components of each
of the forces and the degree of impact of each component in the context of the global high-performance computing market have been
broken down and analyzed.
Market estimates by geography (2023)
InsightNorth America leads with $27.90B by 2023, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 8.4% CAGR.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2014 | 2016 | 2023 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | $4.18B | $5.66B | $8.67B | 8.4% | 17% |
| Rest of the World | $1.71B | $2.01B | $2.55B | 4.5% | 5% |
| Europe | $6.73B | $8.35B | $11.38B | 6.0% | 23% |
| North America | $14.15B | $19.27B | $27.90B | 7.8% | 55% |
| Total | $26.78B | $35.29B | $50.50B | 7.3% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$50.50B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server | $19.59B | 7.1% | 39% |
| Storage | $11.70B | 5.6% | 23% |
| Software | $10.68B | 8.1% | 21% |
| Networking Devices | $8.53B | 9.4% | 17% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on High Performance Computing Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The High Performance Computing Market market is projected to reach $50.50B by 2023, growing at 7.3% CAGR. The Server segment holds the largest share.
The global high-performance computing market is expected to record significant growth during the forecast period. Factors such as
the adoption of HPC in various industrial verticals such as government manufacturing, oil and gas, and energy and utility is expected
to drive the overall high-performance computing market. However, the high cost and lack of expertise among enterprises are expected
to hinder the growth of the market.
The data generated by enterprises is increasing tremendously and, therefore, require high-end computational capabilities to derive
actionable business insights. High-performance computing (HPC) was initially used for training and simulation purposes in navigation
systems, primarily in the aerospace and defense applications. However, the high demand for high-performance computing from
industrial and government verticals is adding to the growth of the market. These verticals are using HPC technology to churn data and
derive specific insights helpful for their organizations to achieve better decision-making. HPC has proved beneficial in the development
and design of advanced vehicles and weapons; it also helps in high-resolution image processing, satellite mapping, and cryptographic
analysis—one of the reasons that have led governments to invest heavily in this technology.
Apart from the increasing demand from the government sector, high-performance computing is a technology capable of solving
complex, scientific, and business-level problems. Various countries like the US are adopting high-performance computing for different
applications. It has helped many industries and enterprises to facilitate the discovery and innovation in their products and services.
With the increasing rate of data generation and advances in technology, high-performance computing is in high demand. 3D animation,
image processing, and cinematography are a few application areas that often require systems with high-performance capabilities to
edit, create, and process images and videos. The higher the quality of images/videos along with high computational capability is
necessary to operate the system. On a global scale, high-performance computing is in high demand from the aerospace, automotive,
steel and welding, consumer packaged goods and manufacturing, energy consumption and production, healthcare, finance, sports
and entertainment, weather forecast, and space research applications.
Growth of big data and significant demand for cloud computing technology is driving the demand for HPC as a Service. Machine-tomachine
communication, internet of thing proliferation, and other data generating sources has led to growth in generation of huge
amount of data. In order to effectively process data, enterprises are looking for budget-friendly solution. HPC as a service gives
enterprises the capability to process such huge, unstructured data without investing huge sum in hardware implementation and
management. As a part of HPC as a Service, third party provider completely manages the processing and analysis of data. Enterprises
need not spend huge sum on deployment of the entire architecture on-premise empowering enterprises to access high-end computing
power without the additional capital investment of building and maintaining their own HPC cluster. Vendors operating in the market
can tap the opportunity by providing HPC as a Service to enterprises specifically mid and small size enterprise operating across various
industry verticals including manufacturing, BFSI, retail and IT. Few companies have been offering HPC as a Service, thereby taking
early mover advantage in this segment of the market.
The cost of ownership associated with high-performance computing is similar to owning a data center. Apart from the construction
of supercomputer, a room for the supercomputer with HVAC systems and other cabling networks is needed to be maintained;
therefore, to ensure smooth operation, high technical expertise is required to handle any faults and issues related to the computing
system. With innovations in technology, the computing process is expected to be highly efficient in the forecast period. Systems
performing HPC are maintained in clusters and purchasing and maintaining these clusters proves to be capital-intensive, especially
for small- and medium-sized companies.
The initial cost of a cluster of high-performance computing can considerably increase with respect to price-per-performance; it often
requires support from an external expert to integrate multiple clusters and make it work as a single computing entity. Further, technical
failures, heating issues, and high costs associated with the maintenance of cooling systems can increase the overall cost of
ownership. As a result, enterprises adopt cloud-based high-performance computing solutions or settle for on-premise deployment.
Another limitation associated with cloud-based deployment is the risk of data breaches. The public cloud is highly susceptible to
cyber-attacks. This lack of expertise, high total cost of ownership, and risk of cyber threats are some of the factors that can restrain
the growth of the high-performance computing market. The overall performance of a computing system is also degraded by downtime
due to power and system failure. A power failure can result in loss of data and can spoil the components of the computer like power
cords, ICs, and other chips. Additionally, power fluctuations can further add to the total cost of maintenance of the computing system.
Near-term growth will likely concentrate in modular bioreactor lines and closed-system media workflows that shorten validation cycles while preserving batch traceability.
Partnerships between CDMOs and instrumentation vendors should accelerate standard datasets for comparability across sites, improving forecasting models used in capacity planning.
Longer horizon, organoid and microphysiological adoption may reshape segment mix; teams that invest early in assay interoperability and cloud QC hooks are better positioned to capture upside without fragmenting their analytics stack.
Profiles of 109 companies operating in the High Performance Computing Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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DAWNING INFORMATION INDUSTRY CO LTD (SUGON)
Company Headquarters: China Founded: 1984 Workforce: ~5,000 Company Working: Dawning Information Industry Co., Ltd. (Sugon for short) is a national enterprise established on the basis of the scientific research and achievements of the National High Technology Research and Development Program. Sugon’s major business lines include research, development, and manufacturing of high-performance computers, generic application servers, and storage products. Sugon also provides services such as software development, system integration, and technical services applied to highperformance computers. Sugon is a leading enterprise in the domestic, high-performance computer field and the largest highperformance computer manufacturer in Asia.
ATOS SE
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1939 Workforce: 60,000 Company Working: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (HPE) is engaged in the provision of information technology (IT) solutions. The company offers a broad product portfolio that includes enterprise IT solutions, including servers, storage, networking, converged systems, software and services, and financial solutions. It operates through three reportable business segments, namely hybrid IT, intelligent edge and financial services, and corporate investments. The hybrid IT segment offers software-enabled and services-led infrastructure solutions under four categories, including compute, storage, and data center networking (DC Networking) services. The intelligent edge segment includes enterprise networking and security solutions under Aruba brand. Its major products include wired and wireless local area network hardware products such as switches, routers, sensors, Wi-Fi access points, and software products, and location services software. The segment also provides professional and support services for the intelligent edge portfolio of products. The financial services segment offers flexible investment solutions, utility programs, asset management services, and others. that facilitate unique technology deployment models, and the acquisition of complete IT solutions, including hardware, software, and services HPE operates globally, with primary operations in the US.
LENOVO GROUP LIMITED
Company Headquarters: China Founded: 1984 Workforce: ~57,000 Company Working: Lenovo designs, develops, and manufactures tablets, PCs, servers, electronic storage devices, smartphones, and IT management software. The company’s products and services are categorized into four segments, namely Mobile Business Group (MBG), PC and smart device business group (PCSD), and data center Group (DCG). The data center group (DCG) segment offers servers, data center solutions, storage, networking, and data center services. In the data center business, the company invests in increasing its sales capabilities and strengthening its distribution via channel partners and improving its product capabilities. The company offers its products to various industry verticals, including education, government, media and telecommunication, manufacturing, energy, transportation, healthcare, and financial sectors. The company has its presence in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.
Dell Inc.
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1984 Workforce: ~145,000 Company Working: Dell Inc. (Dell) is one of the leading providers of IT products and services. It offers a comprehensive range of IT products, solutions, and services to consumers and enterprises. The company operates through three reportable segments, which are client solutions group (CSG), infrastructure solutions group (ISG), and VMware. The company offers PC as a Service products and services through its CSG segment. The CSG segment comprises hardware peripherals such as personal computers (PCs), notebooks, and branded peripherals, such as monitors and projectors, as well as third-party software and peripherals. It also offers thin client products along with their attached software, peripherals, and services, including support and deployment, configuration, and extended warranty services. The VMware segment comprises computing, cloud, mobility, networking, and security infrastructure software. This segment is further divided into three groups, which are software-defined data center (SDDC), hybrid cloud computing, and end user computing (EUC). The PC as a Service segment falls under EUC, whose product portfolio comprises AirWatch mobile solutions, horizon application, and desktop virtualization solutions and other common services. Additionally, its horizon applications comprise horizon desktop and application virtualization solutions that help organizations manage desktops and applications more effectively. Moreover, Dell’s cloud-based and local virtual desktop solutions include VMware Horizon Air, VMware Horizon FLEX, and App Volumes, which are application delivery and lifecycle management solutions. It has its operations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Microsoft Corporation
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