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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is a global technology company operating in the semiconductor industry, founded in 1969 by Jerry Sanders and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA.
AMD is known for delivering high-performance computing solutions, including microprocessors (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), chipsets, semi-custom products, and data center solutions. Its technologies power a wide range of applications — from personal computers and gaming consoles to cloud computing and AI workloads.
The company organizes its operations across key business segments:
- Desktop Processors: High-performance CPUs such as the AMD Ryzen™ and AMD Athlon™ series designed for powerful and energy-efficient desktop computing.
- Mobile Processors: CPUs for laptops and 2-in-1 devices, delivering a balance of performance and power efficiency for mobile users.
- Commercial Solutions: Chipsets and processors for business desktops and workstations, used widely across enterprise environments.
- Consumer Graphics: High-performance Radeon™ GPUs for gaming and creative applications on desktop and laptop PCs.
- Professional Graphics: Advanced GPUs designed for 3D rendering, simulation, and content creation in professional settings.
- Data Centers: EPYC™ server processors engineered for workloads in cloud computing, AI, HPC (high-performance computing), and enterprise IT environments.
AMD has also gained prominence as the provider of custom graphics and processing solutions for gaming consoles, including Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox.
The company continues to invest in innovation and aims to expand its market share across strategic growth areas such as cloud infrastructure, AI, and gaming.
AMD is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol AMD.
History and Founding of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
AMD was founded on May 1, 1969, in Sunnyvale, California, by Jerry Sanders and seven former Fairchild Semiconductor engineers. The company was established to create reliable, high-performance semiconductor products at competitive prices, entering the market during a period of rapid technological expansion.
Its first product, the AM9300 shift register, debuted in 1969, followed by RAM chips that helped the company generate $4.6 million in revenue by 1971.
In 1979, AMD went public on the New York Stock Exchange, solidifying its position in the fast-growing semiconductor industry.
During the 1980s, AMD began producing x86 architecture processors, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Intel in the personal computing market.
A pivotal moment came in 2006, when AMD acquired ATI Technologies for $5.4 billion, expanding into the GPU market and enabling the development of integrated solutions for high-performance graphics and computing.
From 2020 to 2024, AMD experienced strong growth with its EPYC™ server processors, gaining significant market share in the data center space. The company also continued expanding its footprint in the gaming sector with its Radeon™ GPUs, and in mobile computing with new processor architectures optimized for laptops and ultra-thin devices.
Today, AMD is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and competitive companies in the semiconductor industry, delivering cutting-edge technologies for consumers, enterprises, and global hyperscalers.
Additional Information
The Company Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 391.09 Billions, having an equity of $ 60.79 Billions.
With a total of 12.600 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Semiconductors.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 32.03 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 3.31 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 118.30, a P/BV ratio of 6.43 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker AMD.
