AMD promises AM5 socket life support through to 2027 and beyond
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It's got some way to beat the AM4 socket, which is still getting new chips, even now.
At Computex 2024, AMD announced its new Ryzen 9000 series of processors, all sporting the Zen 5 architecture. This is the second generation of CPUs that use the AM5 socket and one thing is clear: It's far from being the last to do so. In fact, AM5 will see new Ryzen models all the way through to 2027 and beyond, confirming AMD's commitment to socket longevity.
AM5 first saw the light of day at the CES 2022 event, before being given a thorough introduction at Computex 2022. Designing a socket to last for numerous generations of chips is no mean feat, as it not only needs to support current technologies but also those yet to be used, as well as the power and performance demands of the future.