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5d ago

Leak Points to 2,100-Pin AMD AM6 Socket That Retains AM5 Form Factor

Early patent filings point to higher power delivery with support for DDR6 memory and PCIe 6.0.

An image about AMD's next-gen AM6 socket expected to deliver 22% pin increase count, retain AM5 sizing
A new AMD Ryzen CPU socket is in the works, and the first details just leaked
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Overview

  • Patent US20250149248 describes an AM6 socket layout featuring up to 2,100 pins, a 22% increase over AM5’s 1,718-pin design.
  • The higher pin density could enable sustained power delivery above 200 watts and boost I/O bandwidth on future motherboards.
  • Diagrams indicate the socket will share AM5’s dimensions and mounting pattern to maintain compatibility with existing CPU coolers.
  • Reports suggest built-in support for next-generation DDR6 memory modules and PCIe 6.0 lanes to future-proof AMD’s desktop platform.
  • All details remain unconfirmed by AMD and may derive from server-oriented SP5 designs, with an expected launch alongside Zen 7 CPUs around 2028.