AMD has for the primary time confirmed that its subsequent CPU structure shall be known as AMD Zen 6, which is able to observe on from the Zen 5 launch in simply two weeks. The corporate additionally confirmed that there’s a Zen 7 structure within the works, which is able to observe on from Zen 6 a number of extra years into the longer term.
The AMD CPU reveal got here straight from the corporate itself at its latest AMD Tech Day occasion. Right here, in addition to speaking about some extra particulars of its upcoming Zen 5 CPUs – together with displaying off the 9950X overclock capabilities – it additionally seemed forward at its future CPU roadmap. Whereas we’re a good distance from these chips being earmarked for a spot on our greatest gaming CPU information, if AMD’s latest observe report is a dependable yardstick, they’ll be robust contenders after they arrive.
In its presentation, AMD confirmed a chart detailing its “management CPU roadmap.” On this chart, it exhibits the step up from the 7nm and 6nm manufacturing course of used for its Zen 3 CPUs, up by way of the 5nm and 4mn course of used for current-generation Ryzen 7000 Collection Zen 4 CPUs, and seeking to the 4nm and 3nm processes utilized in its upcoming Zen 5 CPUs. It then confirmed that Zen 6 is subsequent in line, however didn’t reveal what manufacturing course of that upcoming structure would use.
Zen 6 is predicted to make use of the identical AM5 CPU socket as present Zen 4 and upcoming Zen 5 CPUs, which might mark the second time AMD has managed to supply three full generations of CPUs on a single platform. In addition to that means you will most likely be capable to preserve your present AM5 motherboard, this transfer might additionally imply you don’t need to improve your RAM.
Past this, not a terrific deal is thought concerning the upcoming structure. Nevertheless, AMD’s CTO, Mark Papermaster, confirmed that the corporate is engaged on the far future Zen 7 structure. This structure will most likely require a brand new socket and motherboard, as AMD has dedicated to supporting AM5 till 2027, and we anticipate Zen 7 to reach simply after this time.
For extra on what we anticipate from AMD’s subsequent technology of CPUs, try our Zen 5 information. It’s also possible to verify the AMD Ryzen 9000 launch date to see if you’ll be capable to get your palms on AMD’s latest CPUs.
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