AMD has already dated the arrival of the second generation of Ryzen processors. Since Ryzen 2 will arrive manufactured at 12nm during March 2018 under the brand name of Ryzen 2 2000 series. This new generation, however, does not come as the second iteration of Zen architecture. In this scenario that one is not just a refresh of the original structure of the current Ryzen processors.
AMD sets the launch date of Ryzen 2 to 12nm in March 2018, better core and memory frequencies are expected
That, in theory, should include many optimizations in addition to the advantages obtained from the new manufacturing process.
The objective of Ryzen 2 will be to improve the maximum frequencies reached by these processors. Also as far as memories are concerned the support of the current DDR4 memory. With the arrival of the eighth generation of Intel and the Coffee Lake architecture, AMD has made things a little more difficult. But AMD must continue working to offer its product in its price line. AMD Ryzen like the current processors is an optimum solution with higher frequencies. And perhaps with an updated CPI can contribute much to the market.
Ryzen 2 Time Schedule
The first Ryzen of the 2000 series should start to arrive during February 2018, but only the Ryzen 7. Soon after, during March, the Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 3 series 2000 processors will begin to come in stages.
For now, more information about these processors is unknown.
As for the motherboards, we already know that a new 400 series chipset will appear next to the new processors. So specific optimizations regarding the platform will also get accurate. Although Ryzen users can rest assured that AMD has confirmed during this week that the AM4 socket support will be extended until 2020.