TL;DR: AMD's next-generation Zen 7 processors will support the current AM5 socket, offering up to 32 cores and 64 threads. This extends AM5's longevity through 2028, enabling upgrades from Zen 3, 4, 5 ...

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock was up on Tuesday after company executives addressed issues with AM5 CPU socket failures. AMD executives David McAfee and Travis Kirsch said that CPU socket failures ...

AMD's upcoming AM5 socket will be the new home for their next-gen Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" processors, with AM5-based motherboards rolling out with DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 technology for next-gen ...

With the AMD Ryzen 7000 processors set to release around October this year, one of the biggest differences we’ll see when compared to prior generations is that this will be transitioning to a brand ...

Rumor mill: AMD's next-gen AM6 CPU socket will reportedly have 2,100 pins, a 22-percent increase over the 1,718 pins in AM5. However, despite the increased pin count, the two sockets are said to be ...

The big picture: For those looking to build an AM5 system with longevity in mind, the reports that Zen 6 "Medusa" retaining socket compatibility are an encouraging sign. While the launch is still ...