The company continued to benefit from the shift towards shale oil, natural gas liquids and enhanced oil recovery operations as the slow recovery in gas prices pushed exploration firms to focus on liquids.
It is widely believed the German focus on intiatives such as fan parks and public viewing areas for the matches enhanced the family-friendly feel of the event.
After the disappointing Q2 results, AMD plans to increase its focus on mainstream IT buyers and is targeting growth in mega data centers with its enhanced product portfolio post the SeaMicro Acquisition.