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Industry · Aug 5, 2026

AMD’s data center revenue more than doubles year-over-year to $6.7B amid AI demand

AMD reports record quarterly revenue driven by AI-driven data center growth, while gaming revenue declines 31% year-over-year.

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  • AMD’s data center revenue reached $6.7 billion in its latest quarter, more than doubling year-over-year due to AI demand.
  • The company projects data center revenue will more than double again in 2026.
  • Gaming revenue fell 31% year-over-year to $779 million amid component cost pressures.

AMD reported data center revenue of $6.7 billion in its latest quarter, representing a 107% increase year-over-year and a 15.5% increase from the prior quarter’s $5.8 billion. The company attributed the surge to demand for AI-capable compute capacity.

During the earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su stated the company expects data center segment revenue to more than double year-over-year in 2027, highlighting sustained growth in AI-driven markets.

AMD’s gaming revenue declined 31% year-over-year to $779 million, with AMD CFO Jean Hu noting higher industry-wide component costs contributed to reduced demand for graphics cards and consoles like the Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Steam Deck.

Overall company revenue increased 50% year-over-year to a record $11.5 billion, with the data center segment accounting for 58% of total revenue. Client revenue, driven by Ryzen processor sales, grew 23% year-over-year.

AMD leadership emphasized AI as a key driver of compute demand across markets, positioning the company’s portfolio to capture growth in AI infrastructure and deliver revenue and earnings expansion in the coming years.

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  1. 01The Verge — AIAMD’s data center business is booming while gaming takes a backseat
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