Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Nvidia Corporation are among the best performing large-cap tech stocks thus far this year. Laser-like focus on their product roadmap and execution has been the recipe behind the rewards the companies are reaping. Nvidia Versus AMD: How Year-to-date Performance Stacks Up Nvidia has had a stellar run this year, thanks to across-the-board performances by all segments. The company’s data center business has been the standout, and its gaming segment also contributed notably. With the stock market working on a forward-looking basis, investors have also discounted the potential metaverse offers for the company. The Metaverse could present Nvidia with a $10 billion incremental market opportunity over the next five years, Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers said in an early November note. The company views the Omniverse as a key pillar of future growth for both its AI and HPC strategies, he added. After going through a …