Manufacturers are signaling potential compatibility of โฃupcoming Zen 6 processors with โexisting โAM5 motherboards, extending โthe platform’s lifespan. AMD has โconfirmedโฃ continued support forโฃ the โคAM5 โขplatform through at least 2027, though specific CPU generations haven’t been disclosed.โ This announcement eases concerns about frequent motherboard โฃupgrades and offers a longer upgrade path for current AM5 users.
The commitment to AM5 compatibility is meaningful for consumers investedโ in the platform,as it โขcircumvents theโ need for new motherboard โpurchases with each CPU generation. While a formal unveiling of โZen 6 isn’t anticipated until possibly Computex 2026, with a market launch following later, โคAMD’s pledge โensures continued innovation within โคthe existing AM5 ecosystem.โ New processors for AM5 are expected in 2027, but mayโฃ include refreshed versions of existingโ models.




