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AMD'S DATACENTER REVENUE DOUBLES ON AI DEMAND

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, AUG 4, 2026

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AMD's data center business surged 107% year-over-year to $6.7 billion, driven by artificial intelligence capacity demand. Gaming revenue fell 31% to $779 million as console and handheld sales slowed.

AMD's latest earnings report reveals a sharp divergence between its datacenter and gaming divisions. Data center revenue more than doubled from $3.2 billion in the same quarter last year, also climbing from $5.8 billion in the previous quarter. The growth reflects sustained demand for AI infrastructure and computing power. Gaming took a different path. Revenue dropped to $779 million, down 31% annually, as price increases and component constraints hit sales of the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Steam Deck. The shift highlights AMD's pivot toward enterprise and AI markets, where margins and demand remain strong. Overall company revenue grew 50% in the period, underscoring how datacenter gains overshadow gaming declines. The divergence reflects broader industry trends as AI workloads drive datacenter spending while consumer gaming hardware cycles mature.

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