What Does AMD Stand For?

AMD most commonly stands for Advanced Micro Devices

Details About AMD

• Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Santa Clara, California

• AMD is known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), and related technologies for personal computers, servers, gaming consoles, and embedded systems

• Founded in 1969, AMD is a major competitor to Intel in the CPU market and to NVIDIA in the GPU market

Other Meanings of AMD

While "Advanced Micro Devices" is the most recognized meaning, AMD can also refer to:

• Age-related Macular Degeneration (a medical condition affecting the eyes)

• Acid Mine Drainage (an environmental term)

• Ahmedabad, India (airport code)

However, in the context of technology and computing, AMD almost always refers to Advanced Micro Devices