Powered by the Ryzen 9000 series and its innovative X3D chips, AMD has shifted from underdog to leader in benchmarks, efficiency, and value. AMD’s High-End DominanceAlthough Intel still leads in overall CPU sales, AMD has consistently gained ground in the high-end market where performance and profit margins are key. Alt: Table showing PassMark’s top-end CPU list with Intel CPUs only making an appearance at #31. By partnering with Intel’s CPUs, Nvidia broadens its influence while giving Intel access to fast-growing AI markets it has largely overlooked. Intel previously tried a hybrid design in Kaby Lake-G, which combined Intel CPUs with AMD Radeon GPUs.