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However profits are forecasted for Q3, thanks to next-gen games consoles.
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However profits are forecasted for Q3, thanks to next-gen games consoles.
I think the article could really do with some more information.
Firstly,AMD actually beat expectations,and posted a smaller loss than expected and CPU sales increased by 12% it seems.
I would have said thank god for the consoles keeping them afloat and holding Intel's prices somewhat in check, but then I remembered a £700 5GHz white elephant.
So?? Did their other CPUs suddenly double in price?? Nope.Quote:
Originally Posted by zen1966
No, and that's where they shine, at the value for money end of the market. Posting large losses, given a lifeline that could make them profitable, and they do something as bizarre as this. Bit off topic I suppose, and I apologize for that. However, stick to what you are good at, APUs and 'good enough for gaming' CPUs, don't waste money on point scoring when you can't afford to.Quote:
Originally Posted by CAT-THE-FIFTH
It'll be interesting to see their results, or even their projections, for the next few quarters. I'm rather hoping that AMDs "Console Monopoly" income will allow them to develop a new CPU architecture and get back on terms with Intel. I'm getting a bit bored of Intel releasing incremental improvements and price gouging for them.
Transcript of earnings call:
http://seekingalpha.com/article/1557...all-transcript
It seems graphics card sales are up too.
Well, I too am bored with Intel incremental improvements and price gouging, but if AMD make some money they'd be mad to spend it all on some vanity project to retake the CPU crown. Not only are Intel able to massively outspend them in CPU R&D and in having a process node advantage, Intel don't exactly play fair to say the least.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spreadie
No, if AMD make some money they should try to avoid directly competing with Intel by finding some niche.
I'm not expecting them to throw money at having the very fastest CPU, but I want them to compete in the £200 range. A little competition to peg back the prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by kompukare
They're already doing that with their APUs and the next gen consoles.Quote:
Originally Posted by kompukare
Graphics and Visual Solutions segment,,
AMD should give it a name....... like ATI
I expect AMD will make an absolute killing from sales of CPUs for the PS4 (I'm defecting from the Xbox after MS really shot themselves in the backside with their crazy DRM)
The DRM that they backtracked on and are now on a level pegging with the ps4?Quote:
Originally Posted by pctech2012