AMD celebrates the 10th anniversary of AM4, promising to preserve its successes on the new AM5 platform

AMD continues to invest in long-term support for its platforms

During the presentation of the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, senior vice president and head of AMD’s Computing & Graphics division Jack Huyne emphasized that the company views “long‑term socket support” as a commitment to customers.

Why AM4 remains relevant?

The AM4 platform was released in 2016 and is still used by millions of systems worldwide. Over a decade it has gone through several processor generations, supporting Zen, Zen+, Zen 2, and Zen 3 architectures. This has allowed users to upgrade PCs without replacing the motherboard, and has ensured compatibility with new X3D series chips.

Plans for AM5

AMD intends to replicate AM4’s success by offering a long‑term AM5 socket designed for multiple refresh cycles. The platform will support Zen 4, Zen 5, and possibly even Zen 6 or Zen 7, as well as new DDR‑6 memory standards and PCIe 6.0 interfaces.

Company philosophy

“We created AM4 specifically to simplify PC upgrades,” Huyne said. “Long‑term platform support is not just a marketing ploy; it’s a promise to protect our customers’ investments and provide enthusiasts with a flexible foundation that will grow with them.”

Thus, AM4 has proven its reliability, and the ambitious plans for AM5 open prospects for further development of AMD platforms in the long term.