AMAT vs. AMD: Which Semiconductor Stock Has an Edge Now?
Key Takeaways Applied Materials sees strong traction in etch systems and DRAM technologies for AI chips.AMD's new GPUs and ROCm software stack boost its role as a key AI infrastructure enabler.AMD's Data Center revenues jumped 14.3% in Q2 2025, driving 42.2% of total sales.Applied Materials (AMAT) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) operate at the core of the semiconductor ecosystem. While AMD designs these semiconductor chips, Applied Materials functions as a leading supplier of the equipment essential for ma ...