AMD has unveiled its roadmap for their cutting-edge Zen core architecture, revealing plans for Zen 6 and Zen 7 models for upcoming EPYC and Ryzen CPU lines.
AMD’s Future with Zen 6 and Zen 7
During the Financial Analyst Day 2025, AMD presented its blueprint for the Zen 6 and Zen 7 core architectures. Zen 6 is anticipated to hit the market in 2026, utilizing TSMC’s advanced 2nm process technology. According to Mark Papermaster, Zen 6 will deliver enhanced performance and efficiency, offering both standard high-performance “Zen 6” and efficiency-optimized “Zen 6C” variants.
Additionally, AMD is introducing the Zen 7 core architecture, poised to build upon Zen 6 by introducing a New Matrix Engine and new AI Data Formats. This architecture will set the stage for further advancements in AI capabilities and performance.
The Zen 6 architecture will be a key component for the EPYC Venice series, alongside other Ryzen Desktop and Mobile CPU families.
Technological Advancements in Zen 6
AMD’s Helios servers, a flagship product based on Zen 6 cores, will feature state-of-the-art components including EPYC Venice CPUs with 5th Gen Infinity Fabric, 2.5D packaging, and a 64 GB/s SerDes interconnect. This setup promises impressive performance stats with PCIe 7.0 & PAM4 support, delivering up to 224 GB/s of raw bandwidth.
These Helios racks will also incorporate AMD’s next-gen CDNA 5 GPUs, such as the MI400 series, and new AI NICs to boost processing power.
Looking Ahead to Zen 7
Zen 7 is expected to debut with the EPYC Verano CPU around 2027. Though consumer-tier products based on Zen 7 are not yet confirmed, more details are anticipated as the launch date approaches. This future-forward architecture promises to enhance efficiency and AI capabilities, pushing the boundaries of AMD’s technological offerings.
AMD Zen CPU / APU Roadmap:
| Zen Architecture | Zen 7 | Zen 6C | Zen 6 | Zen 5 (C) | Zen 4 (C) | Zen 3+ | Zen 3 | Zen 2 | Zen+ | Zen 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Codename | TBA | Monarch | Morpheus | Nirvana (Zen 5) Prometheus (Zen 5C) |
Persphone (Zen 4) Dionysus (Zen 4C) |
Warhol | Cerebrus | Valhalla | Zen+ | Zen |
| CCD Codename | TBA | TBA | TBA | Eldora | Durango | TBC | Brekenridge | Aspen Highlands | N/A | N/A |
| Process Node | TBA | 3nm/2nm? | 2nm/3nm | 3nm | 4nm | 6nm | 7nm | 7nm | 12nm | 14nm |
| Server | TBA | EPYC Venice (6th Gen) | EPYC Venice (6th Gen) | EPYC Turin (5th Gen) | EPYC Genoa (4th Gen) EPYC Siena (4th Gen) EPYC Bergamo (4th Gen) |
N/A | EPYC Milan (3rd Gen) | EPYC Rome (2nd Gen) | N/A | EPYC Naples (1st Gen) |
| High-End Desktop | TBA | TBA | TBA | Ryzen Threadripper 9000 (Shamida Peak) | Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (Storm Peak) | N/A | Ryzen Threadripper 5000 (Chagal) | Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (Castle Peak) | Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (Coflax) | Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (White Haven) |
| Mainstream Desktop CPUs | TBA | TBA | Ryzen **** (Olympic Ridge) | Ryzen 9000 (Granite Ridge) | Ryzen 7000 (Raphael) | Ryzen 6000 (Warhol / Cancelled) | Ryzen 5000 (Vermeer) | Ryzen 3000 (Matisse) | Ryzen 2000 (Pinnacle Ridge) | Ryzen 1000 (Summit Ridge) |
| Enthusiast Mobile CPUs | TBA | TBA | Ryzen **** (Gator Range) | Ryzen 9000HX (Fire Range) | Ryzen 7000HX (Dragon Range) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mainstream Desktop . Notebook APU | Ryzen AI 500 (Sound Wave)? | Ryzen AI 500 (TBA) | Ryzen AI 400 (Medusa Point / BB) | Ryzen AI 300 (Strix Point) Ryzen *** (Krackan Point) |
Ryzen 7000 (Phoenix) | Ryzen 6000 (Rembrandt) | Ryzen 5000 (Cezanne) Ryzen 6000 (Barcelo) |
Ryzen 4000 (Renoir) Ryzen 5000 (Lucienne) |
Ryzen 3000 (Picasso) | Ryzen 2000 (Raven Ridge) |
| Low-Power Mobile | TBA | TBA | TBA | Ryzen *** (Escher) | Ryzen 7000 (Mendocino) | TBA | TBA | Ryzen 5000 (Van Gogh) Ryzen 6000 (Dragon Crest) |
N/A | N/A |