Who Prioritizes Innovation? R&D Spending Compared for Cisco Systems, Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

R&D Spending: Cisco vs. AMD - A Decade of Innovation

__timestampAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.Cisco Systems, Inc.
Wednesday, January 1, 201410720000006294000000
Thursday, January 1, 20159470000006207000000
Friday, January 1, 201610080000006296000000
Sunday, January 1, 201711960000006059000000
Monday, January 1, 201814340000006332000000
Tuesday, January 1, 201915470000006577000000
Wednesday, January 1, 202019830000006347000000
Friday, January 1, 202128450000006549000000
Saturday, January 1, 202250050000006774000000
Sunday, January 1, 202358720000007551000000
Monday, January 1, 202464560000007983000000
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Innovation in Tech: A Tale of Two Giants

In the ever-evolving world of technology, innovation is the key to staying ahead. Cisco Systems, Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) have been at the forefront of this race, investing heavily in research and development (R&D) over the past decade. From 2014 to 2023, Cisco consistently allocated a significant portion of its resources to R&D, with expenditures peaking at approximately $7.6 billion in 2023. This represents a steady increase of around 20% from 2014.

On the other hand, AMD has shown a remarkable growth trajectory in its R&D spending. Starting at just over $1 billion in 2014, AMD's investment surged by over 450% to nearly $5.9 billion in 2023. This dramatic rise underscores AMD's commitment to innovation, especially in recent years. While Cisco's spending remains higher in absolute terms, AMD's rapid growth highlights its aggressive push to innovate and compete in the tech industry.

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Date published
28 Jan 2025