- AMD shows its first 2nm-Class Venice CPU DIE BUILT using TSMCS N2 KNODE
- Venice, built on Zen 6, is targeted at workloads
- AMD and TSMC hope to elaborate on their cooperation for future innovations
AMD has announced that it has produced the first 2NM class silicon for its next generation EPYC processor, the “Venice” codename, which is expected to be launched in 2026 as part of AMD’s 6th generation EPYC lineup.
Core Complex Die (CCD) is the first high-performance computer product that is taped and brought up using TSMC’s advanced N2 process technology.
Venice CPU, built on the ZEN 6 architecture, brings AMD one step closer to delivering on its data center roadmap and will target HPC workloads when launched. With the move to the 2NM hub, AMD expects to offer better effects, performance and silicon yields.
Driving on significant technology scaling
“TSMC has been a key partner for many years, and our deep collaboration with their R&D and manufacturing teams has enabled AMD to consistently deliver leadership products that push the boundaries of high performance calculation,” said AMD chairman and CEO Dr. Lisa SU.
“Being a LEAD HPC customer for TSMC’s N2 process and for TSMC Arizona FAB 21 are good examples of how we work closely together to run innovation and deliver the advanced technologies that will run the future of the calculation,” added Dr. SU.
TSMC CEO Dr. CC Wei, Who Posed Alongside Dr. Su with the ccd for the photo above, echoed the sentiment, saying, “We are proud to have amd be a lead hpc customer for our Advanced 2nm (N2) Process Technology and TSMC Arizona Fab. By Working Together, We Are Driving Significant Technology Scaling In Better Performance, Power Efficiency and Yields for High-Performance Silicon.
In separate news, AMD also announced that it has validated silicon for its 5th gene EPYC CPUs at TSMC’s FAB 21 site in Arizona.
This will allow AMD to produce some of its current generation of processors in the United States that mark a step forward for the company’s domestic production functions, something advocated by President Donald Trump.
