AMD

Technology / Semiconductors

Founded in 1969 by Jerry Sanders and co-founders, AMD designs high-performance computing and graphics processors. Its EPYC server CPUs, Ryzen desktop processors, and Radeon GPUs are widely used in data centres, personal computers, and gaming consoles.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1969
Founder: Jerry Sanders
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
Industry: Semiconductors

About AMD

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) was founded in Sunnyvale, California in 1969 by Jerry Sanders and seven co-founders. In 1982, Intel licensed its x86 architecture to AMD -- under IBM's requirement for a second chip source -- establishing AMD as the primary alternative to Intel in the x86 processor market.

AMD's modern competitive position was shaped by CEO Lisa Su, who joined in 2012 and led development of the Zen CPU architecture. Ryzen and EPYC processors, launched in 2017, regained significant market share from Intel. The 2022 acquisition of Xilinx expanded AMD into FPGAs and adaptive computing.

What AMD Does

Data Center

EPYC server CPUs and Instinct AI GPU accelerators for cloud and HPC customers.

Client Computing

Ryzen CPUs and integrated Radeon graphics for consumer laptops and desktops.

Gaming & Embedded

Radeon discrete GPUs and custom APUs for gaming consoles including PlayStation and Xbox.

Adaptive Computing (Xilinx)

FPGAs and adaptive SoCs for telecommunications, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside AMD.

Chip Design (RTL/VLSI)
Software Engineering
GPU Architecture
AI & Machine Learning
Product Management
Sales & Marketing
Finance
Human Resources

AMD's History

1969
Founded in Sunnyvale
AMD founded by Jerry Sanders and seven co-founders in Sunnyvale, California.
1982
Intel licenses x86 to AMD
Intel licenses x86 architecture to AMD, required by IBM as a condition for using Intel chips in the IBM PC.
2006
ATI Technologies acquired
AMD acquires ATI Technologies for $5.4 billion, adding GPU design capabilities.
2017
Zen architecture launched
Ryzen CPUs and EPYC server processors launched under Lisa Su, restoring AMD's competitiveness.
2022
Xilinx acquired
AMD acquires Xilinx for $35 billion, adding FPGAs and adaptive computing.

Purpose & Values

“For those who push the boundaries of what is possible”

AMD describes this belief as driving its focus on high-performance computing -- building processors and GPUs for the users, developers, and data centres demanding the most from their hardware.

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