AMD announced its next-generation EPYC server processors powered by Zen 6 and Zen 6c microarchitectures, alongside early details for the CDNA 5-based Instinct MI455X accelerator, according to press briefings covered by WCCFTech. Beyond current roadmaps, the chipmaker confirmed long-term development of Zen 7 and Zen 8 architectures slated for future server platforms.
AMD EPYC 9006 Series Brings Zen 6 and Zen 6c Cores
The upcoming EPYC 9006 server lineup will scale up to 96 cores for performance-focused Zen 6 chips and up to 256 cores for density-optimized Zen 6c variants, according to AMD’s presentation at the Advancing AI conference.
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EPYC Florence and Ravenna Lead the Zen 7 and Zen 8 Era
AMD officially confirmed active development on Zen 7 and Zen 8 microarchitectures, with tentative launch windows set for the enterprise sector. According to WCCFTech’s reporting on the Advancing AI event, EPYC Florence processors utilizing Zen 7 and Zen 7c cores will debut in 2028. Following that, EPYC Ravenna chips built on Zen 8 will launch in 2030.
EPYC Florence will leverage next-generation lithography—likely pointing toward TSMC A16 or A14 nodes—and introduce support for advanced memory standards including MRDIMM, DDR, and LPDDR. Furthermore, Florence marks the introduction of a new server rack generation codenamed Ferrara. WCCFTech notes that Florence will serve as the first processor family to integrate ACE (AI Compute Extensions), a collaborative x86 instruction set developed alongside Intel to accelerate matrix math and improve power efficiency.
Instinct MI455X and CDNA 5 Hardware Details
Alongside CPU roadmaps, AMD detailed the flagship Instinct MI455X AI accelerator. Powered by the CDNA 5 architecture, the high-end accelerator pairs advanced compute blocks with next-generation HBM4 memory stacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will AMD EPYC processors with Zen 7 cores launch?
According to AMD, EPYC Florence processors featuring Zen 7 and Zen 7c cores are scheduled to arrive in 2028.
What memory types will future EPYC Florence processors support?
EPYC Florence will support advanced memory standards including MRDIMM, standard DDR, and LPDDR formats.
What is the purpose of ACE in upcoming AMD processors?
ACE (AI Compute Extensions) is an x86 instruction set developed in cooperation with Intel to boost matrix calculation performance and energy efficiency.
When is the Zen 8 architecture expected to debut?
AMD confirmed that Zen 8 will initially power the EPYC Ravenna server processors, targeted for a 2030 release.
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