AMD, which has become one of the first supporters of ARM architecture processors use in the server segment, releasing a Seattle family of products is now necessary to select the right words when talking about the obvious change of priorities . A rare event with AMD representatives complete without mention of the fact that the demand on ARM-compatible solutions in the server segment is growing not as active as expected, and with limited material resources it makes sense to focus on the promotion of x86-compatible solutions .
Barclays Technology Conference was not without mention of AMD's plans in promoting ARM architecture - at least for the reason that Qualcomm recently unveiled its first 10-nm processor for server applications.
CFO Devinder Kumar immediately made it clear that the development of products with ARM architecture is not one area of activity for which the company is prepared to commit resources. The ability to expand its presence in the segment of x86-compatible processors for server and game application currently has a higher priority for AMD.
However, Mr. Kumar said that AMD has products with ARM architecture - obviously referring to the server processors Seattle. He also admitted that the third "certified" product, which will begin to fill the budget of AMD in the near future, will be the product with the ARM architecture. The first two, as we know, gaming console Sony PlayStation 4 components Pro and Microsoft Project Scorpio - the latter will be released in the second half of next year.
By the way, the existence of such "exceptions to the rule," explained very simply. For the development of AMD custom products paying customers, their own funds for this purpose it is not distracting.