AMD Extends AM5 Support to 2029: Two More CPU Generations Expected

AMD has officially announced an extension of AM5 socket support until 2029. Previously, the platform was expected to remain viable until 2027, but users can now anticipate at least two new CPU generations based on it. This move underscores AMD's commitment to reinforcing its market position in high-performance gaming and beyond.

The AM5 platform debuted in 2022 with Ryzen 7000 processors based on Zen 4 architecture. Initially, support was planned until 2025, but with the launch of Zen 5 in 2024, the timeline was extended to 2027. Now, the company is taking another step forward, guaranteeing compatibility with new CPUs at least until the end of the decade. While AMD has not yet confirmed whether 2029 will be the final year, analysts predict that Zen 6 and Zen 7 will be released on AM5.

In addition to extending support, AMD has announced an update to its EXPO memory auto-overclocking technology. The new version, EXPO Ultra Low Latency (ULL), promises a 4% performance boost over the original EXPO and a 13% improvement over standard DDR5 settings. The technology will be available through AMD's partners, including G.Skill, Kingston, and Teamgroup, and is expected to launch soon.