AMD is a multinational semiconductor company that develops computer processors, graphics cards, and other technologies for use in personal computers, game consoles, and data centers.
Founded in 1969 by Jerry Sanders and seven co-founders
Introduced its first product, the Am9102 static RAM chip, in 1970
Introduced the first dual-core x86 processor in 2005
Acquired graphics card manufacturer ATI Technologies in 2006
Introduced the Ryzen line of processors in 2017, which challenged Intel's dominance in the high-end processor market
Intel is a multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures processors, motherboards, and other computing technologies.
Nvidia is a multinational technology company that designs graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming, professional, and data center applications.
AMD's latest line of CPUs that compete with Intel's Core processors
AMD's lineup of discrete graphics cards
AMD processors generally offer more cores and threads for the money, while Intel processors tend to offer better single-threaded performance and power efficiency.
Yes, AMD processors are typically a good choice for gaming, particularly if you are looking for good multi-threaded performance for streaming or content creation on the side.
AMD and Nvidia graphics cards are generally comparable in performance, but Nvidia is known for better driver support and software optimization for gaming.
The Ryzen 5 5600X or Ryzen 7 5800X are currently considered the best AMD processors for gaming due to their strong single-threaded performance and high core counts.
AMD processors typically range from $50 for entry-level models to $1,000+ for high-end desktop processors. AMD graphics cards generally range from $100 for entry-level models to $1,000+ for high-end gaming cards.