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AMD projects Q4 revenue to surpass Intel for first time amid AI chip boom

AMD has reported its highest quarterly revenue to date, driven by a significant surge in its data center business, particularly from Epyc processors and Instinct AI accelerators. The company projects that its Q4 revenue will reach approximately $17 billion, potentially surpassing Intel's for the first time in history. This growth is largely attributed to strong demand from major cloud providers and AI companies, with AMD anticipating its data center segment to constitute over 80% of its total revenue by 2027. AI

IMPACT This projection signals a major shift in the semiconductor market, with AI hardware demand becoming the primary driver for growth and potentially reshaping the competitive landscape.

RANK_REASON AMD's projection to outsell Intel for the first time in Q4, driven by AI hardware demand, represents a significant market shift. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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AMD projects Q4 revenue to surpass Intel for first time amid AI chip boom

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    AMD expects to outsell Intel in Q4 for the first time in history

    AMD's data center business surges as strong demand for Epyc processors and Instinct accelerators continues and sales of client hardware declines only slightly.