AMD Zen 6 - Leaks and Rumors

Let’s delve into the fascinating world of AMD Zen 6. 🚀

AMD Zen 6: A Sneak Peek

Zen is the codename for a family of computer processor microarchitectures from AMD.
It was first launched in February 2017 with the debut of the first-generation Ryzen CPUs.
Zen architecture powers various AMD products, including Ryzen (desktop and mobile), Ryzen Threadripper (workstation and high-end desktop), and Epyc (server) processors.

First Generation (Zen):
- Launched with the Ryzen 1000 series CPUs (codenamed Summit Ridge) in early 2017.
- Utilized GlobalFoundries’ 14 nm manufacturing process.
First Generation Refresh (Zen+):
- Released in April 2018, powering Ryzen 2000 processors (Ryzen 2000 series) and Threadripper 2000 processors.
- Used GlobalFoundries’ 12 nm process.
Second Generation (Zen 2):
- Ryzen 3000 series CPUs arrived in July 2019.
- Epyc server CPUs (codename “Rome”) followed in August 2019.
- Zen 2 introduced chiplet-based architecture, utilizing TSMC’s 7 nm process node.
- Core chiplets were attached to different uncore silicon (IO dies) in a hub-and-spoke topology.

Targeted IPC Gains:
- AMD aims for over 10% IPC gains compared to Zen 5.
Advanced Silicon Process:
- Zen 6 is expected to use 3 nm or 2 nm silicon.
- AMD will fully embrace die stacking, significantly reducing processor latency.
Hybrid Core Design:
- Rumored to offer over 200 cores (conservative estimate) with whispers of up to 384 cores per socket.
- Could stack CPU cores on top of an I/O die.

While Zen 6 doesn’t revolutionize the architecture landscape, its focus on performance gains, advanced silicon, and hybrid core design makes it an exciting prospect for future AMD processors.

Disclaimer: The details mentioned above are based on leaks and rumors, so stay tuned for official announcements from AMD!