AMD fans, get ready for AM5+, the next generation of CPU slots. Let’s look at what this new tool might bring to the table while we wait for more information to come in.
The Mystery of AM5+
We’re interested in AM5+ because it just recently showed up in the MC Extractor tool. But what does AM5+ really mean? Let us break it down:
Socket Evolution: The AM5+ socket is likely the next generation after the AM5 socket, which was first used by AMD’s Zen 4 CPUs. The AM5 has 1718 pins, but the AM5+ could add more pins for new functions.
Possible Improvements:
Different Voltages: AM5+ may be able to handle different voltage sets.
Advanced Power Supply Circuitry: Power supply should get better.
PCIe Splitting: AM5+ might be able to improve PCIe lane control.
There may be new interfaces, such as USB4 version 2 and DisplayPort with UHBR20.
Backward Compatibility: AMD wants to recover mechanical parts from AM5 CPUs so that they can work with newer processors. Partners and customers both gain from this approach.
The Link Between Zen 5
AMD has said in public that it will continue to support the AM5 chip after 2025. So, it’s likely that the new Zen 5-based processors coming out this year will use the well-known AM5 socket. But AM5+ might come out sometime in 2026, with new features and improvements.
Keep an eye on AMD as they keep coming up with new ways to improve speed and support.
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