U.S. Chip Maker, AMD, Opens Its Global Design Center in India

AMD inaugurated its largest global design center in Bengaluru, India, part of a $400 million investment in the country.

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The 500,000-square-foot campus plans to accommodate approximately 3,000 engineers, focusing on semiconductor technology development.

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The Bengaluru facility is designated as a center of excellence for high-performance CPUs, PCs, and gaming GPUs.

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw commended AMD's investment, aligning it with India’s semiconductor program under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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AMD's CTO, Mark Papermaster, expressed confidence in India's engineering talent, stating that the new center will drive global technology and product development.

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