AMD posts record quarter as data center revenue doubles while gaming declines

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AMD reported record quarterly revenue of $13.4 billion. Its gaming segment, however, saw revenue drop by 40 percent. The company's data center business more than doubled over the same period. The contrast highlights a shift in AMD's business mix toward enterprise and server markets. The source article provides limited further detail beyond these headline figures.

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