A multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures CPUs, GPUs, and related technologies. Founded in 1969, AMD has become one of the leading competitors to Intel in the processor market and to NVIDIA in the graphics market. Its product lines include Ryzen CPUs for desktops and laptops, EPYC processors for servers, and Radeon GPUs for gaming and professional graphics.
AMD is known for innovation in multi-core processor design and energy efficiency, making it a strong player in high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, and consumer devices. The company has also gained significant traction in the gaming console market, supplying custom chips for platforms like the PlayStation and Xbox.
In recent years, AMD’s focus on high-performance, cost-competitive solutions has helped it capture market share from larger competitors. Its GPUs and CPUs are widely used in data centers, AI workloads, and immersive technologies, highlighting its critical role in the evolution of digital infrastructure.