AMD
AMD is one of the biggest computer hardware manufacturers in the world, making everything from consumer processors and graphics cards to server and data center components.
Founded in 1969, AMD has long been known for its more affordable hardware offerings compared to its major rivals Nvidia and Intel. AMD is also now a familiar name among PC gamers and computer enthusiasts. The company stepped up its performance game considerably in the last decade, thanks to the leadership of its current CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, who has steered the company since 2014.
Often referred to as “Team Red” by its fans – as opposed to Team Green (Nvidia) and Team Blue (Intel) – AMD has been praised by many for advancing the state of computer processing hardware, and has even branched out into providing specialized, semi-custom accelerated processing units that power gaming consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X, and other embedded systems.
So whether it's the best processors, best graphics cards, or best laptops around, you’re bound to run into an AMD-powered product somewhere along the way.
Latest about AMD
Some AMD Zen 2 CPUs finally get defenses against Zenbleed security flaw – and it’s about time
By Darren Allan published
Worried about your Zen 2 CPU being vulnerable to Zenbleed? Panic is (mostly) over for Ryzen 4000 owners.
Intel’s next-gen CPUs might confuse you with their names – but whatever Arrow Lake is called, it’ll face a tough fight against AMD Zen 5
By Darren Allan published
Prepare for more name-related confusion? It wouldn’t be the first time renaming sowed bewilderment in the tech world.
Huge data center growth pushes AMD revenues
By Craig Hale published
AMD thanks Data Center customers for adding nearly half of company’s revenue as figures continue to grow steadily.
AMD’s fiscal results show GPU sales are tanking, and AI PCs are hugely important – here’s what that means for the future of computers
By Darren Allan published
Is AMD’s lack of any mention of Ryzen 9000 desktop processors telling here?
The best AMD graphics cards 2024
By John Loeffler last updated
The best AMD graphics card should offer a great mix of power and affordability. Here are the ones to look for.
The best 1440p graphics card 2024
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated It can be tricky to figure out which is the best 1440p graphic card for your rig that can offer the resolution you’re looking for, but we're here to help.
New AMD RX 7900 XTX variant requires a mammoth 3x PCIe power connectors
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
XFX has just unveiled a new version of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX which needs a considerable amount of power.
Leaked AMD Navi 4X GPU notes reveal up to 50% more powerful than RX 7900 XTX
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
New patch notes have been allegedly datamined which show that the now-cancelled Navi 4C / 4X GPU was seriously powerful.
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