https://wccftech.com/amd-raphael-ryzen-desktop-cpus-powered-zen-4-architecture-q4-2022-launch-rumor/ > AMD's next-generation Ryzen Desktop CPUs codenamed Raphael which will feature the Zen 4 core architecture are rumored for launch in Q4 2022. The rumor comes from Twitter user, Sepeuwmjh (via Videocardz) who has hinted at the possible unveil and launch dates of the next-gen AMD Ryzen CPU lineup. > The user has been actively posting information regarding AMD CPUs and GPUs and even reported on the Strix Point APUs before everyone else did. Now, the user is reporting that AMD's Ryzen line of desktop processors will be getting the Zen 4 architectural update in late 2022. As per the rumor, AMD is expected to unveil its Raphael line of Zen 4 Ryzen Desktop CPUs around Q3 2022 & a hard launch is expected no sooner than Q4 2022 or two years after the launch of the Zen 3 based Ryzen 5000 Desktop CPUs.