ARPU for the gaming hardware market worldwide 2018-2029, by segment
In 2024, the average CPU revenue per user (ARPU) stood at 348 U.S. dollars, higher than the ARPU for GPUs, which stood at around 310 U.S. dollars in the same year. Nonetheless, the ARPU of GPUs is expected to overtake CPUs by 2027. Gaming cockpits had the highest ARPU among all gaming accessories that year. Gaming cockpits are specialized computer desks designed specifically for the comfortable use of a computer, peripherals, and sim controllers, intended for long gaming sessions and better immersion.