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AMD and Intel have always updated their roadmaps periodically. In 2014, it was a thing of the past. Starting from the CES show in Q1 next year, both companies will kick off a new wave of product releases that will continue until early 2016. With a large user base, many people are curious about when the next processor conferences will happen, what the key features will be, and which brand to watch out for. Let’s take a look at the upcoming AMD and Intel processor roadmap for the next two years through this image.

The German website PCGH has released an AMD and Intel processor roadmap for 2015–2016. This is the result of their comprehensive research. Although it's not official, most of the information is based on known leaks and rumors. We've already covered some of these details, so this roadmap remains very informative and worth checking out.

AMD 2015–2016 Processor Roadmap

Looking at AMD first, the Kaveri APU won't be discussed here, and the FX series hasn’t been updated yet. Their focus now is on the Carrizo APU. The architecture is mainly targeted at mobile versions: Carrizo and Carrizo-L, with the desktop version still unclear. However, it's expected to launch in Q1–Q2 next year.

Carrizo's CPU will use the fourth-generation Excavator architecture, while its GPU will upgrade to the next-gen GCN architecture. It will maintain the 28nm process with a TDP range of 15–35W. Carrizo-L, although similar in name, is actually replacing low-power APUs like Beema. It's based on an upgraded Puma+ core, with a TDP of 10–25W.

As for the desktop version of Carrizo, it hasn't been officially mentioned. Some reports suggest that the 28nm SHP process used in Carrizo is optimized for low power and may not be suitable for desktops. If there's no desktop APU in the Carrizo line, AMD might have a completely new lineup in 2016. That seems unlikely, so there's still hope for a desktop version of Carrizo unless AMD has other plans.

AMD also has several major updates planned for 2015. One of the most anticipated is the Zen architecture, the first product under Jim Keller after his return to AMD. Details are still scarce, but AMD is placing great importance on it. The process will be upgraded to FinFET, though it's unclear whether it'll be TSMC's 16nm or GlobalFoundries' 14nm.

Zen won't be available until 2016. It's expected to bring changes to the socket and memory support, which means AMD might introduce the AM4 socket and support DDR4 memory.

On the Intel side, the variety of products is overwhelming compared to AMD. On the high-end front, the 14nm Broadwell processor, which was delayed this year, is set to make a comeback next year. The Broadwell-Y series of Core M processors has already launched, targeting the mobile market. At CES next year, the U-series will be the main focus, including models like the Core i5-5200U, which replaces the older i5-4200U with a higher frequency (2.2–2.7GHz) and integrated HD 5500 GPU, all within a 15W TDP.

In Q2 next year, Intel is expected to launch the Broadwell-S desktop processor, using the same LGA1150 socket and compatible with the 9-series chipset. However, it won't support overclocking. In Q3 2015, the Broadwell-K series will be released, allowing multiplier adjustments and adding 128MB of cache to boost integrated GPU performance.

Meanwhile, the second-generation 14nm Skylake-S will also arrive, featuring the LGA1151 socket, DDR4 support, and no initial overclocking capability. It won’t conflict with the Broadwell-K series.

In Q4 next year, Intel will update the Skylake-Y/U low-power series, similar to the Broadwell-Y/U. The Broadwell-K series won’t last long, as the Skylake-K series will be introduced in Q1 2016 for overclockers. The ultra-high-end Broadwell-E series, supporting LGA2011-3, is expected to launch in Q3 2015, but it's likely to be delayed until Q1–Q2 2016. This platform is aimed at enthusiasts, so most users won't need to worry about it.