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Information shared over the course of an AMD earnings call on Tuesday suggests that the California-based company plans to begin the roll-out of its Zen processor architecture sometime late in 2016. The chips will debut in luxury systems like gaming PCs and other high-end desktops.
AMD CEO Lisa Su noted that the company is in talks with a number of hardware manufacturers about their usage of Zen components. Su also noted internal expectations that a Zen processor combined with a GPU based on AMD’s Polaris architecture will prove to be a popular choice for gamers building a rig for virtual reality experiences.
It’s clear that AMD is banking on its Zen processors being able to help the company claw back some of the processor market from long-time rival Intel. Given the release schedule being put forward, it’s likely that Zen chips will have to compete with both the current crop of Skylake components and their next-generation Kaby Lake successors.
AMD's Zen Processors Set for High-End Hardware in Late 2016 | Digital Trends
AMD CEO Lisa Su noted that the company is in talks with a number of hardware manufacturers about their usage of Zen components. Su also noted internal expectations that a Zen processor combined with a GPU based on AMD’s Polaris architecture will prove to be a popular choice for gamers building a rig for virtual reality experiences.
It’s clear that AMD is banking on its Zen processors being able to help the company claw back some of the processor market from long-time rival Intel. Given the release schedule being put forward, it’s likely that Zen chips will have to compete with both the current crop of Skylake components and their next-generation Kaby Lake successors.
AMD's Zen Processors Set for High-End Hardware in Late 2016 | Digital Trends
