AMD Surpasses Intel in Server CPU Market, Achieving 50% Market Share and Overtaking the Competition

AMD has significantly improved its standing in the server CPU market, effectively closing the gap with Intel, according to the latest statistics.

This year, AMD has established itself as a formidable contender in the datacenter CPU sector, successfully capturing a substantial share of Intel’s market presence. The company’s server CPU lineup, particularly its EPYC range, has gained substantial traction among clients due to its outstanding performance. Current data from PassMark indicates that AMD commands nearly 50% of the market share—a remarkable increase from just 20% a few quarters ago.

Trends in server market share from 2004 to 2025 showing Intel vs AMD. — Server CPU Market Share: AMD vs Intel | Image Credit: PassMark

For context, AMD’s presence in the server CPU market was a mere 2% back in 2017, attributed to its earlier lack of competitive products. Under the leadership of CEO Lisa Su, AMD shifted its focus toward the workstation segment and launched the EPYC “Naples”series, introducing the innovative Zen architecture to the datacenter environment. The company’s remarkable rise in the market can largely be attributed to this strategic vision and the relative stagnation of its competitors.

In stark contrast to AMD’s ascent, Intel has experienced a downturn over recent quarters, mainly due to leadership transitions and an inability to meet market expectations. Although Intel continues to evolve its Xeon platform architecturally, clients are increasingly opting for AMD’s processors for their data centers. This shift is driven by Intel’s failure to keep pace with its own technological advancements while AMD’s partnerships, particularly with TSMC, have facilitated the development of superior products.

Intel Xeon 6 system-on-chip processor with a sleek design. — Intel Xeon 6 Server CPU

The competitive landscape becomes even more challenging for Intel when considering the AI sector. The company failed to leverage the initial excitement in this area and products such as the Gaudi series have not matched alternatives from competitors. Current Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has acknowledged the company’s decline in industry standing, noting that it no longer ranks among the top ten semiconductor firms. This has allowed AMD to seize the opportunity and stage a strong recovery in the server CPU market.

Source & Images