Zen 6 ("Morpheus")[1] is the name for an upcoming CPU microarchitecture from AMD, shown on their roadmap in July 2024.[2][3] It is the successor to Zen 5 ("Nirvana") and is believed to use TSMC's 3 nm and 2 nm processes. Desktop processors will be codenamed "Medusa" under the Ryzen 10000 name,[1] while Epyc server processors will be codenamed "Venice".[4]
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| Launching | 2026 |
| Designed by | AMD |
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| Architecture and classification | |
| Technology node | TSMC 3 nm to TSMC 2 nm |
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| History | |
| Predecessor | Zen 5 • Zen 5c |
| Successor | Zen 7 • Zen 7c |
Zen 6 is expected to release in 2026.[5]
Zen 6c
editLike with the previous two Zen generations, Zen 6 will come in the standard variant, as well as a high-core-density variant named Zen 6c ("Monarch").[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Hagedoorn, Hilbert (July 16, 2024). "Ryzen 10000 "Medusa" with Zen 6 "Morpheus" in development". www.guru3d.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Wayne (July 21, 2024). "AMD confirms Zen 6 and Zen 6c will arrive in 2025 — but Intel is set to grab the fastest CPU server spot for the first time in a decade within weeks". TechRadar. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "AMD CPU roadmap now lists Zen 6 architecture, development of Zen 7 underway". VideoCardz.com. July 16, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Larabel, Michael (September 5, 2024). "AMD Reveals Latest Plans For Open-Source openSIL With Replacing AGESA, Zen 6 Milestone". www.phoronix.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Wallossek, Igor (November 9, 2024). "AMD's Zen 6 "Medusa" Ryzen CPUs: AM5 support confirmed, market launch planned for the end of 2026". igor´sLAB. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
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