AMD and Intel Next-Gen CPUs Revealed in Microsoft Leak

The PC hardware market is approaching another period of change as AMD and Intel prepare their next-generation products while memory and component costs continue to affect demand. New information has revealed upcoming CPU and AI hardware from both companies, while AMD's next frame-generation technology could change how games run across different GPUs.

Meanwhile, AMD's latest financial results show how much the company is shifting toward data centers, raising concerns about future PC hardware prices and availability. A new leak has revealed information about AMD and Intel's next-generation hardware, and it appears to have come from Microsoft. The story comes from a new image shared by known leaker HXL, which shows Microsoft presenting a roadmap for hybrid intelligence PCs.

Microsoft Leak Reveals AMD and Intel's Next-Gen Hardware

In the presentation, Microsoft divides different Windows systems into four tiers. Regular Windows PCs come with 8GB of memory, Copilot+ PCs range from 16GB to 64GB, Builder PCs start at 128GB or more, and the final category is Supercomputer. Microsoft also mentions several upcoming products, including Intel Core Ultra Series 4, Ryzen AI 500, Intel Core Ultra Next, AMD Next, and Intel Crescent Island.

Starting with Intel Core Ultra Series 4 and Ryzen AI 500, it looks like AMD is sticking with its current naming scheme. These are expected to be the next-generation products from both companies. Intel Core Ultra Series 4 is expected to include its Nova Lake chips, while Ryzen AI 500 is associated with AMD's upcoming Zen 6 architecture.

The naming isn't particularly surprising, but it confirms what both companies are preparing. It also suggests that AMD and Intel are getting closer to releasing their next-generation chips. We can also expect to see more information about these products as their launch dates approach. Microsoft also mentions AMD Next, which is likely referring to the company's next-generation Ryzen AI Max series.

Finally, Intel Crescent Island is Intel's upcoming AI accelerator. With all these products appearing in the same presentation, we can expect both AMD and Intel to introduce their next-generation hardware soon. A new AMD technology has surfaced that the company apparently wasn't ready to reveal publicly. A Reddit user reportedly discovered it using DeepSeek 4.1 and then found a way to activate it.

AMD Fluid Motion Frames 3 Could Fix Driver-Level Frame Generation Issues

If you remember, Fluid Motion Frames is AMD's driver-level frame generation technology. This means it can work in almost any game without developers having to add frame generation support themselves. However, you might wonder why developers still need to implement frame generation directly in their games. The problem is that AFMF has much less information to work with than built-in frame generation.

For example, it has to estimate where objects are moving, while integrated frame generation receives information from the game engine, including motion vectors and depth data. This gives it a better understanding of how objects move and which surfaces are in front of others. Another issue is that AFMF can distort HUD elements.

Because it doesn't receive game information to identify actual HUD elements, it essentially sees everything on the screen as a finished image. As a result, these elements can become distorted during interpolation. Fast movement is another problem. When on-screen movement becomes too fast, AFMF has to turn off frame generation. This can suddenly cut your frame rate in half.

This could potentially address most of the problems associated with driver-level frame generation. The Reddit user who discovered and tested the feature claims that it can even fix artifacts affecting UI elements. However, another user tested it as well, and the results suggest it still needs a lot of work. Since activating the feature requires updating the Windows registry, we don't recommend trying it yourself.

AMD has now provided another update on the PC market, and the outlook isn't encouraging.

If you remember, during the company's Q1 earnings call, AMD expected gaming revenue to decline by 20% in the second half of the year because of higher memory and component costs. That decline eventually happened, and the situation may have been worse than expected. Now, AMD is back with its Q3 earnings results, and the company has reported strong financial performance.

AMD expects to outsell Intel for the first time in its history during Q4. For the latest quarter, the company generated a record $8.5 billion in data center revenue alone, representing a 97% year-over-year increase. Data centers now account for 64% of AMD's total revenue. The company also expects this segment to grow to approximately $12.8 billion by the next quarter.

If these estimates are accurate, they show how much demand for AI hardware is affecting the company's business. However, AMD also acknowledged challenges in the PC market. During the earnings call, CEO Lisa Su stated that PC sell-through slowed late in the quarter as higher memory and component costs weighed on demand.

FAQ

Q. Which next-generation processors were revealed in Microsoft's leaked roadmap?

A. The roadmap mentions Intel Core Ultra Series 4, Ryzen AI 500, Intel Core Ultra Next, and AMD Next. Intel Core Ultra Series 4 is expected to include Nova Lake processors, while Ryzen AI 500 is associated with AMD's upcoming Zen 6 architecture.

Q. What is AMD Fluid Motion Frames 3?

A. AMD Fluid Motion Frames 3 is an upcoming driver-level frame generation technology that could use motion vector information from FSR, XeSS, TSR, and TAA to improve frame generation across different games.

Q. What are the two modes available in Fluid Motion Frames 3?

A. Fluid Motion Frames 3 reportedly includes Standard and Enhanced modes. Enhanced mode uses motion vector information from existing technologies to address issues such as visual artifacts and HUD distortion.

Q. Why does AMD expect PC market shipments to decline in 2027?

A. AMD expects PC market unit shipments to decline by a double-digit percentage in 2027 because higher memory and component costs are affecting consumer demand.