AI Servers to Constitute 27% of Global Shipments by 2025

Apr 25, 2025
AI servers are projected to account for 27% of global server shipments by 2025, driven by demand from cloud service providers and GPU vendors, according to a report by Research and Markets.

AI servers are projected to account for 27% of global server shipments by 2025, driven by demand from cloud service providers and GPU vendors, announced in a press release. The report from Research and Markets highlights the transformation of the global server market, emphasizing the influence of AI on market trends and infrastructure.

The report details how cloud hyperscalers and GPU suppliers are expanding their infrastructure to support AI-as-a-service offerings. It forecasts global server shipments to reach 14.5 million units in 2025, marking a 7% year-on-year growth. The analysis also covers the impact of AI on data center IT equipment and infrastructure, as well as the strategic deployment plans of AI chipmakers like Intel, AMD, and Nvidia.

Additionally, the report explores the rise of liquid cooling solutions in AI server markets, with innovations led by companies such as IBM and Intel. It also highlights the strategic development of Taiwan's AI server supply chain, providing insights into the component vendors and cost structure comparisons between general-purpose and AI servers.

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