AMD reports 30% gaming revenue drop despite "strong demand" for Zen 5 processors

AMD Gaming Revenue Drops 30% Amid Console Slowdown and Market Shifts

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) entered 2025 with a mixed financial report: soaring overall revenue, but a sharp decline in one of its flagship sectors. In its Q1 2025 earnings release, AMD reported a 30% year-over-year drop in gaming revenue, falling to $647 million. The primary factor behind this downturn? A steep falloff in semi-custom chip sales—primarily the custom processors used in gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. …

AMD reports 30% gaming revenue drop despite "strong demand" for Zen 5 processors

Last Updated on May 7, 2025 AMD has just reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. As expected, the expansion of its AI and Data Center sector has netted the company some big wins. CEO Lisa Su comments on “an outstanding start to 2025 as year-over-year growth accelerated for the fourth consecutive ...