AMD reveals new roadmap for its Ryzen CPUs, teasing Zen 7 as the true "next-generation" leap with 2nm — Lineup confirms 2026 release for Zen 6, coming with expanded AI features

AMD has unveiled an updated roadmap for its Ryzen CPUs at Financial Analyst Day, introducing Zen 7 as the next-generation leap with a 2nm process node, set for release beyond 2026. The roadmap confirms a 2026 release for Zen 6, which will feature expanded AI capabilities and IPC improvements. Zen 6 will be built on TSMC's 2nm process and will power upcoming EPYC, Ryzen Desktop, and Ryzen Mobile chips. Zen 7, expected around 2027-2028, will introduce a "New Matrix Engine" with enhanced AI functionality, but specific details are scarce. The roadmap showcases AMD's progress from 5nm to 2nm in just four years, emphasizing its AI ambitions to investors at the event.