… Zen 4 moved to the new AM5 socket, but AMD continued supporting AM4 far longer than most expected, cementing its reputation for builder-friendly platform longevity. …
… It is this very roadmap that is driving manufacturers to move to larger BIOS chips. If AMD follows the precedent set by their AM4 support, then it's reasonable to assume that AM5 would continue to house newer chips for a while. …
… AM5 looks nothing like this. AMD has publicly committed to supporting the AM5 socket well beyond its initial launch window, and the roadmap backs that up. Zen 6, expected to arrive in late 2026, will land on AM5. …