AMD publishes first Zen 6 document detailing ground-up redesign on 2nm process node — brand-new 8-wide CPU core with strong vector capabilities

AMD has released details on its Zen 6-based CPUs, including the EPYC 'Venice' processor, which will be made using TSMC's 2nm-class process technology. The Zen 6 architecture features an 8-wide CPU core design with strong vector capabilities, supporting AVX-512 execution and various data formats. This new design emphasizes throughput and simultaneous multi-threading, aiming for high performance in dense-math workloads. While Zen 6 is tailored for data center applications, its potential performance in client offerings remains to be seen.