AMD is one of the oldest designers of large scale microprocessors and has been the subject of polarizing debate among technology enthusiasts for nearly 50 years. Its story makes for a thrilling tale — filled with heroic successes, foolhardy errors, and a close shave with rack and ruin. Where other semiconductor firms have come and gone, AMD has weathered many storms and fought numerous battles, in boardrooms, courts, and stores.
In this feature they revisit the company’s past, examine the twists and turns in the path to the present, and wonder at what lies ahead for this Silicon Valley veteran.
Maybe due to a lack of marketing, I did not realise AMD was actually older than Intel, and that Intel’s founders came from AMD.
See The Rise, Fall and Revival of AMD
AMD is one of the oldest designers of large scale microprocessors and has been the subject of polarizing debate among technology enthusiasts for nearly 50 years. Its story makes for a thrilling tale. We’ll revisit the company’s past, examine the twists and turns in the path to the present, and wonder at what lies ahead.