RISC-V Microcontroller & Microprocessor Market by Product Type (MCU, MPU, SoC), Core Type (32-Bit, 64-Bit), Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Industrial IoT, Data Centers, Aerospace) - Global Forecast to 2035

RISC-V Microcontroller & Microprocessor Market by Product Type (MCU, MPU, SoC), Core Type (32-Bit, 64-Bit), Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Industrial IoT, Data Centers, Aerospace), and Region - Global Forecast to 2035

According to the research report titled, 'RISC-V Microcontroller & Microprocessor Market by Product Type (MCU, MPU, SoC), Core Type (32-Bit, 64-Bit), Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Industrial IoT, Data Centers, Aerospace), and Region - Global Forecast to 2035,' the global RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market is expected to reach approximately USD 32.66 billion by 2035 from USD 2.12 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 29.5% from 2025 to 2035. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market across five major regions, emphasizing the current market trends, market sizes, recent developments, and forecasts till 2035. Following extensive secondary and primary research and an in-depth analysis of the market scenario, the report conducts the impact analysis of the key industry drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. RISC-V is an open-source ISA leveraging the principles of RISC for designing custom, royalty-free processors. As opposed to proprietary architectures like ARM and x86, RISC-V specifications are made available under permissive open-source licenses, allowing developers and semiconductor companies to customize and build processors without having to pay licensing fees or royalties. This open architecture has drawn significant interest from major technology companies, startups, academic institutions, and government-backed initiatives looking to lessen dependence upon proprietary chip technologies.

Key Players

The key players operating in the global RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market are SiFive Inc. (U.S.), Andes Technology Corporation (Taiwan), Codasip S.R.O. (Czech Republic), StarFive Technology Co. Ltd. (China), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), GigaDevice Semiconductor Inc. (China), Microchip Technology Inc. (U.S.), Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (China), Nuclei System Technology Co. Ltd. (China), Ventana Micro Systems Inc. (U.S.), Imagination Technologies (U.K.), GreenWaves Technologies (France), Bluespec Inc. (U.S.), Syntacore (Russia), Alibaba Group/T-Head Semiconductor (China), Western Digital Corporation (U.S.), Renesas Electronics Corporation (Japan), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Netherlands), Qualcomm Incorporated (U.S.), Intel Corporation (U.S.), and several other companies.

Market Segmentation

The RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market is segmented by product type (MCU, MPU, SoC), core type (32-bit, 64-bit), application (consumer electronics, automotive, industrial IoT, data centers, aerospace), end user, and geography. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes the market at the country level.

Based on Product Type

By product type, the microcontroller (MCU) segment commands the largest share of the market in 2025, driven by strong demand for low-power, customizable cores in IoT devices, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. The microprocessor (MPU) segment is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period, driven by increasing demand for high-performance computing and advanced processing capabilities in data centers and AI applications. System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions represent an integrated segment combining MCU and MPU functionalities for specialized applications.

Based on Core Type

By core type, the 64-bit segment holds the largest share of the market in 2025, driven by demand for higher processing capabilities in automotive, data center, and high-performance computing applications. The 32-bit segment represents a significant portion of the market, particularly for embedded systems, IoT devices, and consumer electronics applications.

Based on Application

By application, consumer electronics accounts for the largest segment, driven by widespread adoption of RISC-V in smart TVs, wearables, home automation devices, and smartphones. Automotive represents a rapidly growing segment, driven by adoption of RISC-V in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment, and electronic control units (ECUs). Industrial IoT represents a significant segment for edge computing and industrial automation. Data centers & HPC segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, as hyperscalers explore RISC-V servers for AI inference and cloud micro-services. Aerospace represents a specialized segment for mission-critical applications.

Geographic Analysis

An in-depth geographic analysis of the industry provides detailed qualitative and quantitative insights into the five major regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa) and the coverage of major countries in each region. In 2025, Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest share of the global RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market, driven by strong semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure, strategic government initiatives in China and India, and robust adoption across consumer electronics and IoT applications. China is expected to lead the Asia-Pacific RISC-V market, leveraging the architecture to develop indigenous data center and AI silicon while reducing dependence on foreign chip technologies. North America is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, fueled by a robust innovation environment, strong startup ecosystem, and government-backed programs supporting alternative processor architectures. Europe represents a growing market with focus on open-source technologies and digital sovereignty initiatives.

Key Questions Answered in the Report-

• What is the current revenue generated by the RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market globally?
• At what rate is the global RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market demand projected to grow for the next 7-10 years?
• What are the historical market sizes and growth rates of the global RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market?
• What are the major factors impacting the growth of this market at the regional and country levels? What are the major opportunities for existing players and new entrants in the market?
• Which segments in terms of product type, core type, and application are expected to create major traction for the manufacturers in this market?
• What are the key geographical trends in this market? Which regions/countries are expected to offer significant growth opportunities for the companies operating in the global RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market?
• Who are the major players in the global RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market? What are their specific product offerings in this market?
• What are the recent strategic developments in the global RISC-V microcontroller and microprocessor market? What are the impacts of these strategic developments on the market?

Scope of the Report:

RISC-V Microcontroller & Microprocessor Market Assessment -- by Product Type

• Microcontroller (MCU)
• Microprocessor (MPU)
• System-on-Chip (SoC)

RISC-V Microcontroller & Microprocessor Market Assessment -- by Core Type

• 32-Bit
• 64-Bit

RISC-V Microcontroller & Microprocessor Market Assessment -- by Application

• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive
• Industrial IoT
• Data Centers & High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Aerospace & Defense

RISC-V Microcontroller & Microprocessor Market Assessment -- by End User

• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• System Integrators
• Semiconductor Companies
• Software Developers

RISC-V Microcontroller & Microprocessor Market Assessment -- by Geography

• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Europe
• Germany
• U.K.
• France
• Italy
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• India
• Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa