In the years when amd was frustrated, Intel not only squeezed the toothpaste from the CPU, but also frequently replaced the motherboard interface, or artificially set up barriers to prevent downward compatibility. However, since the release of Zen architecture Raptor, amd has always adopted AM4 slot. It was not until this year that Zen 4 Raptor 7000 changed to Am5 (lga1718) for the first time.
More importantly, the first generation AM4 motherboard x370 / A320 / B350 has all supported the lighting and operation of Zen 3 Raptor 5000. Although Am5 has changed interfaces, most CPU radiators in AM4 era can be used compatible.
Such painstaking efforts to save money for users will eventually get the support of fans.
At the just concluded keynote of Taipei Computer Show, CEO Dr. Su Zifeng revealed that since the birth of AM4 slot, has experienced a total of five generations of CPU architecture, four processes, more than 125 SKUs and more than 500 motherboard products, with a cumulative global delivery of more than 70 million**
I'm afraid some users will be surprised to say that there are five generations and four processes here. In fact, AM4 was first launched in the 7th generation APU (Bristol ridge) in 2016, which was still a 28nm process at that time. The later generation of Ruilong summit ridge, including the 8th generation APU (Raven Ridge), has been inheriting the mantle of AM4 until now
