AMD showcased the first model of its upcoming Summit Ridge CPU at Computex this year, giving gamers a sneak peak at the expected architecture.
As only the front of the chip was ever shown, it was not known whether AMD would continue to use its PGA (Pin Grid Array) packaging or change to Intel’s LGA (Land Grid Array) architecture.
New images have now confirmed that AMD’s Zen processors will still use their standard PGA packaging, and that the pins of the chip will still be placed on the rear of the CPU.
This design makes the CPU cheaper to manufacturer, but can also make installation slightly more difficult.
AMD’s Zen processors are expected to release later this year.
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