ARM Holding stated intention to increase the share of processors with their own architectures in the server segment and 20% for several years. AMD company, which in the wake of this enthusiasm managed to release an ARM-compatible server processors Seattle , has recently begun more often to speak of the paramount importance of x86-based Zen architecture to strengthen the position in the server segment. Recall that the server family Zen will be in 2017, after the release of Summit Ridge desktop processors with identical architecture.
Zen processors for server applications fall into the "second place", ahead of the related hybrid processors for client systems. Here at the conference Pacific Crest Global Technology Leadership Forum, as reported by PC World website, the head of AMD Lisa Su pointed out that in the server segment the bid will be made on the promotion of processors with x86-based architecture. They will allow AMD to quickly increase its share in this market. The company is not going to abandon the idea of using the ARM architecture in their products.
According to AMD General Director , the rapid spread of processors with ARM architecture in the server segment prevent a high level of customer requirements for server performance and underdeveloped software ecosystem. The following year, the company can release ARM-compatible processors with K12 architecture, but a significant impact on the balance of power, they will not have in the server market. Zen here will act on the lead roles.