AMD Insights: Zen 6 "Medusa" chip is planned to be released in 2025-26 and new processors will have RDNA 5 graphics

At this stage, AMD is updating the Zen architecture, mainly in terms of packaging technologies and performance. The company is working on Zen 5 and Zen 6 architectures.

It is planned that Zen 5 "Nirvana" architecture will be implemented this year on such processors as Strix Point and Granite Ridge. According to insider information, the RDNA 2 video core will be released for Granite Ridge. As for Strix Point, this series will have a powerful Navi 3.5 solution (RDNA 3.5).

Zen 6 "Morpheus" will be a decisive change, this configuration should increase the bandwidth between chips in the processor. According to preliminary information that needs to be clarified, AMD will change the structure with several crystals to 2.5 interconnects.