On the AMD side, we have learned that the brand has postponed the launch of its future Zen 6 desktop processors until 2027. Apparently, high memory costs are working against AMD, as one of the selling points of the architecture is its support for even faster memory.
Zen 6: better RAM support, but current prices are pushing AMD to delay the launch!
The prices currently seen on the memory market are far from normal. However, they are having a real impact on the market, which is currently sluggish. They are likely to factor into AMD’s decision to postpone the launch of its Zen 6 processors. In addition to increasing the number of cores, the new generation of CPUs will feature an updated I/O die. This will benefit from an updated memory controller. As a result, we can expect better RAM support, with support for CUDIMM RAM at 9,000 MT/s, for example. In addition, this controller would benefit from a higher “degree” of parallelization, adopting an approach similar to Intel’s Arrow Lake.
However, with the memory best suited to CPU operation currently priced at $800, sales are expected to be sluggish. As a result, AMD may prefer to allocate the first Zen 6 chiplets to server processors, where RAM prices are less of an issue. This allows the company to maximize its revenue while waiting for memory prices to stabilize or even fall before offering the architecture to the general public.
In any case, it seems that both CPU manufacturers are aiming for 2027 to offer their new generations of chips. 2027 is likely to be a very interesting year full of surprises!
