Tag: Zen (microarchitecture)

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AMD Zen 5 Desktop APUs Near Launch as New BIOS Support Emerges

Fresh BIOS updates containing support for AMD’s Krackan Point Zen 5 desktop APUs have surfaced, indicating the long-awaited processors are entering testing phases. The AGESA 1.2.7.0 firmware includes new microcode specifically for these accelerated processing units. Industry observers suggest this development points toward a late 2025 launch window for AMD’s next-generation desktop APUs.

BIOS Update Reveals Impending Zen 5 APU Launch

The appearance of AGESA ComboAM5PI 1.2.7.0 firmware with specialized microcode suggests AMD’s Zen 5-based desktop APUs are progressing toward market release, according to industry reports. Sources indicate this BIOS update contains CPU microcode 00B60Fxx and SMU version 101.55.0, both specifically tied to AMD’s Krackan Point architecture currently powering the Ryzen AI 300 mobile series.

by Megan Carter
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Next-Gen Chip Technologies Set to Revitalize CPU Market

Semiconductor innovation is accelerating with Gate-All-Around FET and Backside Power Delivery technologies poised to transform CPU performance. Industry leaders Intel and AMD are both preparing next-generation processors leveraging these breakthroughs to overcome current performance plateaus.

Revolutionary Semiconductor Technologies Emerge

After several years of incremental improvements in the CPU market, two breakthrough technologies are generating renewed excitement among industry observers. According to reports, Gate-All-Around Field-Effect Transistor (GAAFET) designs and Backside Power Delivery (BPD) systems promise to deliver substantial performance and efficiency gains that could reshape the competitive landscape between Intel and AMD.

by Megan Carter