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Intel leak suggests Q1 2027 release for its next generation of gaming CPUs
Intel's next generation of gaming CPUs, codenamed Nova Lake-S, is reportedly targeting a Q1 2027 release, according to leaked roadmap information. Production is expected to begin later this year, and the new processors will utilize an LGA 1954 socket, requiring new motherboards. The leak also suggests future support for 'Razor Lake' and 'Hammer Lake' generations and highlights a potential 'bLLC' cache that could improve gaming performance, similar to AMD's 3D V-Cache.
AMD Zen 6 server CPUs are launching this month, which has me hopeful for a desktop release this year
AMD has confirmed the rollout of its next-generation Zen 6 server CPUs, codenamed Venice, starting July 22nd and 23rd. These new EPYC processors, built on TSMC's 2nm process, are expected to offer significant performance and efficiency gains over the previous generation. The article also speculates on the potential for a desktop Zen 6 release later this year, which could feature higher core counts and improved efficiency for gaming chips.
AMD is said to be holding talks with Samsung about making some of its future chips to offset TSMC's constrained…
AMD is reportedly in discussions with Samsung to manufacture some of its future chips, potentially starting in 2028. This move is reportedly driven by capacity constraints at TSMC, AMD's primary chip manufacturer. The talks could involve various chip types, including future CPUs and APUs, with Samsung's process nodes being considered as an alternative to TSMC's.
AMD Zen 6 guide - all the latest on the next generation of Ryzen gaming CPUs
The AMD Zen 6 architecture, expected to power the Ryzen 10000 series CPUs, is anticipated to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. Rumors suggest significant clock speed and instruction per clock improvements, with potential core counts ranging from 10 to 36. These new chips will support existing AM5 motherboards and will compete with Intel's upcoming Nova Lake architecture.
