AMD’s Zen 6 CPUs are making waves as they debut on the Linux kernel with fresh patches that hint at the introduction of EPYC Venice processors. The latest updates reveal new CPU IDs, displaying AMD’s ongoing commitment to early integration with Linux, well ahead of some competitors. This proactive approach is paving the way for the upcoming Zen 6 processors, with @InstLatX64 highlighting that these IDs align with the “Weisshorn” codename, internally used for Venice workstation CPUs.
The CPU ID list under Zen 6 includes B50F00, assumed to be connected to EPYC / Venice due to its likeness to the “Breithorn” codename. Other IDs, B90F00, BA0F00, and BC0F00, are also part of the Zen 6 lineup. This supports the notion that AMD’s current Linux efforts are centering on the professional market, especially focusing on AI, data centers, and HPC products.
EPYC Venice is set to use TSMC’s advanced 2nm technology, promising up to 256 cores and 512 threads across eight CCDs, blending Zen 6 and Zen 6C cores. These processors are expected to be among AMD’s finest offerings. Meanwhile, for everyday users, the “Medusa Ridge” desktop CPUs will also be based on this architecture, with configurations ranging from 12 to 32 cores. As work progresses, excitement builds for what AMD is set to unleash next.
