AMD outlines product roadmap through 2030, details new AI hardware

AMD CEO Lisa Su has laid out the company's ambitious product roadmap extending to 2030, signaling a strong focus on artificial intelligence hardware and next-generation server processors. Speaking at the 'Advancing AI 2026' event in San Francisco, Su revealed details about upcoming EPYC server CPUs and AI accelerators.

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AMD's product roadmap and overview through 2030.

The centerpiece of the announcement was the upcoming 6th generation EPYC server CPU, codenamed 'Venice.' Built on the new Zen 6 architecture, this processor will utilize a 2nm process and introduce support for MRDIMM memory. Notably, it will be the first x86 processor to support the PCIe 6.0 standard, enhancing data transfer speeds.

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The 6th generation EPYC server CPU is codenamed 'Venice' and is based on the Zen 6 architecture.

Looking further ahead, the 7th generation EPYC CPU, codenamed 'Florence,' is slated for release around 2028. This iteration will feature the Zen 7 architecture, designed with AI compute extensions and support for next-generation memory technologies like MRDIMM and LPDDR. AMD also teased future designs beyond Zen 7, indicating a sustained commitment to innovation in the server space.

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The Zen 6 architecture applies a 2nm process and supports MRDIMM memory for the first time.

In addition to the CPUs, Su unveiled new AI hardware, including the Instinct MI455X AI accelerator and a server rack solution named 'Helios.' These products underscore AMD's strategy to provide comprehensive AI solutions, from individual components to integrated systems, aiming to capture a significant share of the rapidly growing AI market.

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The 7th generation EPYC CPU is codenamed 'Florence' and is expected to be released around 2028.