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AMD CEO: Next-Generation Zen and rDNA Core Focus is Architecture, Not Process Technology – Will Transition to 5nm at the Appropriate Time

[per AMD CEO] "Going forward, we are not relying on process technology as the main driver...We will transition to the 5-nanometer node at the appropriate time...the architecture is where we believe the highest leverage is for our product portfolio going forward."

This means that the upcoming Zen and rDNA family would utilize the 7nm node for years to come but this doesn't remove 5nm from the roadmap.

We know for a fact that AMD is working on their next-generation Zen and rDNA cores.


Makes sense today because AMD will lead Intel in node size for a year or two. Moreover, the smaller nodes cost more to the customer, but only add 10 or 15 percent to clock speeds. Architecture still has substantial room for improvment (for all CPU/APU manufacturers).


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