AMD India recorded its highest ever market share of 20.1 percent in the Q4 FY 12, as per the latest IDC report. The company has grown 12 times in India as compared to the market growth over the last one year.

AMD continued its surge in the commercial segment, clocking its highest ever market share of 27.1 percent in Q4, 2012. In the commercial desktops, AMD currently stands at 22.4 percent in Q4 2012, from 20.6 percent in Q3, 2012; while in the commercial notebook segment the company captured 31.4 percent of the market share, which is a harbinger of the fact that every third notebook in the market is powered by AMD. Furthermore, the report highlighted that the consumer notebook market share stands at 14.4 percent in Q4, 2012 – from a low of 3.1 percent in Q1, 2011, marking it a growth of 570 percent in absolute unit terms.

“AMD India achieved a record all –time high market share of 20 percent, doubling share over one year, and growing at 12 X the market. This was achieved through targeted initiatives in both the enterprise and consumer space, creating strong value for enterprises, consumers, channel partners and OEM partners.  AMD’s new APU technology combining processing and graphic capabilities positions AMD in the sweet spot of the market as it undergoes unprecedented transformation.” said Ravi Swaminathan, Managing Director and Regional Vice President, Sales and Marketing, AMD India.