Worldwide PC shipments grew 8.2% in 3Q25
According to preliminary insights from
Gartner, global PC shipments totalled more than 69 million units in the third
quarter of 2025, an 8.2% increase from the third quarter of 2024.
“In the third quarter
of 2025, worldwide PC shipments were driven by the Windows 10 end-of-support
(EOS) refresh cycle in most regions, while North America's growth was limited
to 1.6% as demand had been accelerated into the first half of the year due to
anticipated import tariffs,” says Rishi Padhi, Research Principal at Gartner,
in a press release.
Padhi continues to say that consumer
demand remained subdued at the lower price points, impacted by persistent
geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds, and that consumers continue to
exhibit cautious spending behaviour — delaying PC purchases and seeking
promotional offers.
The approaching end
of support for Windows 10 continues to drive PC upgrades, but the industry’s
attention is increasingly turning to AI-powered systems. These so-called AI
PCs, with integrated NPUs for enhanced on-device AI capabilities, are expected
to gain rapid ground. Gartner forecasts that AI PCs will make up 31% of all
shipments in 2025, up from 15% this year, highlighting a clear shift in market
direction and innovation focus.
There were no major
changes in the top five vendor rankings worldwide in the third quarter of 2025.
Lenovo saw the strongest growth in global PC shipments among the top five
vendors at 16.6% year-over-year. All five top vendors experienced growth in
shipments in the third quarter.
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