# AMD Adds Zen 6 Support to Linux Kernel 7.3

August 31, 2026 at 01:42 PM

> AMD initiates Linux support for Zen 6 Olympic Ridge processors, featuring 2nm manufacturing and core counts up to 24 on the AM5 socket.

AMD has officially initiated Linux kernel support for its upcoming **Zen 6** desktop processors within version 7.3. The update introduces protocol version 7 for the Host System Management Port, specifically targeting the Family 1Ah Model 80H hardware series.

Known by the codename Olympic Ridge, these **Ryzen** 10000 series chips will utilize TSMC's advanced N2 2nm manufacturing node. The updated AMD PMF platform driver now includes a new ioctl interface to provide detailed device metrics for these processors.

Zen 6 marks a major shift with CCD core counts increasing from 8 to 12. This allows for new 12, 16, 20, and 24-core configurations. These CPUs remain compatible with the Socket AM5 platform, which has supported AMD desktop chips since the Zen 4 launch.


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