It is reported that AMD is currently accelerating the development of a new processor product line and may launch multiple CPUs based on the Zen 5 and Zen 6 architectures in the second half of 2025, covering the mobile, desktop, workstation, and data center markets. These new products will adopt various socket designs such as FP8, FF5, AM5, and FL1, indicating a strong competitive push against Intel. According to recent data, AMD’s CPU market share had grown by 16.6% in early 2025, while Intel’s declined by 10%, demonstrating AMD’s significant momentum in the x86 market.
In the mainstream client market, AMD will launch the Gorgon Point series targeting desktop and mobile platforms. The desktop version of Gorgon Point will be based on the AM5 socket, named the Ryzen 9000G series, succeeding the existing Ryzen 8000G. This series will feature a powerful APU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, integrating high-performance graphics, and is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2025, providing gamers and content creators with more efficient computing and graphics processing capabilities. The mobile version of Gorgon Point will be divided into three tiers: Gorgon Point 1 with up to 12 cores, Gorgon Point 2 with up to 8 cores, and Gorgon Point 3 with up to 6 cores, all based on the Zen 5 architecture. These products will optimize AI performance, supporting an NPU with up to 50 TOPS, thus meeting the minimum requirements for Windows 11 Copilot+ features.
The Krackan Point series will also be updated with the Krackan Point Refresh. This series is also based on the Zen 5 architecture, uses the FP8 socket, and is compatible with the Strix Point series. Krackan Point is positioned for the mainstream notebook market, featuring up to 8 cores (4 Zen 5 performance cores + 4 Zen 5c efficiency cores), equipped with an RDNA 3.5 architecture GPU with 8 compute units, and supporting LPDDR5X-8000 or DDR5-5600 memory. Its NPU performance can reach 50 TOPS, earning Copilot+ certification, making it suitable for budget-conscious users seeking high performance. The Krackan Point Refresh is expected to launch in 2026 and may bring clock frequency optimizations or NPU performance tweaks to further enhance the user experience.
In the mobile sector, AMD also plans to introduce the Soundwave series, utilizing the new FF5 socket. Soundwave is based on the Zen 6 architecture and is expected to feature a hybrid 6-core configuration, including 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. The aim of this design is to balance performance and power consumption, making it suitable for thin and light laptops and low-power devices. Although specific details have not been disclosed, Soundwave may become AMD’s pioneer in exploring new architectures in the mobile market.
In the workstation market, AMD is developing Shimada Peak, which is the Threadripper 9000 series. This processor can be equipped with up to 96 Zen 5 cores, targeting scenarios such as high-performance computing, 3D rendering, and professional content creation. Shimada Peak will also launch a 12-core entry-level SKU to lower the barrier for professional users and is expected to be unveiled around Computex 2025. Additionally, the Threadripper 9000 series will continue to support DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, providing robust I/O performance to meet the demanding needs of professional workstations.
In the data center sector, AMD will launch two products: EPYC Fire Range and EPYC Grado. EPYC Fire Range is based on the FL1 socket, targeting the mobile server market, adopts the Zen 5 architecture, features up to 128 cores, is compatible with existing SP5 socket platforms, and supports DDR5-6400 and 12-channel memory configurations. EPYC Grado, based on the AM5 socket and named the EPYC 4005 series, is positioned for the price-sensitive entry-level server and workstation markets. This processor will utilize the silicon design of Granite Ridge (Ryzen 9000), offering enterprise-level features while maintaining cost advantages, and is expected to be released in mid-2025.
After more than a year of market validation, AMD’s Zen 5 architecture shows significant improvements in both performance and efficiency compared to its predecessor. Its core design includes a re-optimized front-end pipeline, wider instruction dispatch, and enhanced AI and machine learning capabilities. Compared to Zen 4, Zen 5’s L1 cache has increased from 64KB to 80KB per core, the floating-point unit has expanded from 3 to 4 pipelines, and it supports the full 512-bit AVX-512 instruction set, making it particularly suitable for AI workloads. In addition, Zen 5’s branch predictor can predict two branches per clock cycle, significantly improving instruction execution efficiency. These improvements enable Zen 5 to excel in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks.
Looking ahead to 2026, AMD plans to launch the Medusa Point series based on the Zen 6 architecture, using the FP10 socket and targeting the high-end mobile platform. Medusa Point is expected to bring higher core counts and more advanced process technology, further enhancing performance and power efficiency.
With the intensive release of these new products by AMD—whether it’s the mainstream-oriented Gorgon Point and Krackan Point, or the professional-grade Shimada Peak and EPYC series—the “Red Team” is striving to meet the diverse needs of different users through a diversified product line. The widespread application of the Zen 5 architecture and the early planning for Zen 6 indicate that AMD is working hard to maintain its lead in performance, AI capabilities, and market coverage. As the 2025 products are released one after another, AMD is expected to further solidify its position in the global processor market, bringing more choices to tech enthusiasts and professional users alike.