AMD accelerates launch of next-gen data center GPUs to meet demand

AMD plans to launch its next-generation data center GPUs, the Instinct MI350 series, earlier than expected. The company will begin sampling the MI350 with key customers this quarter and aims to ramp up production by mid-year. Previously, AMD had scheduled the MI350 launch for the second half of 2025. The change is due to better-than-expected development and strong customer demand, according to CEO Lisa Su. In 2024, AMD's data center revenue reached over $5 billion, with expectations for double-digit growth in 2025. The company has gained customers like Meta, Microsoft, and IBM, but still trails behind Nvidia in overall data center revenue.