AMD's Zen 5 Processors Set to Launch, Motherboard Support Rolls Out

As motherboard manufacturers release BIOS updates, AMD's next-gen Zen 5 processors edge closer to launch, posing a potential challenge to Intel.

Asus begins rolling out BIOS updates for its X670E motherboards, signaling the imminent launch of AMD's Zen 5 processors.
AMD's Zen 5, codenamed Granite Ridge, expected to offer significant performance improvements over Zen 4, with up to 40% faster speeds in benchmarks.
The new processors will feature up to 16 cores, integrated AI engine, faster memory support, and RDNA 2 integrated graphics.
AMD aims for a Zen 5 launch in the second half of 2024, with a potential reveal at Dr. Lisa Su's Computex keynote on June 3.
Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake chips may face stiff competition from AMD's Zen 5, potentially delaying their market dominance.