Zen 2 is a microarchitecture developed by AMD for its processors, introduced in 2019. It is built on a 7nm manufacturing process, which allows for improved performance and energy efficiency compared to its predecessor, Zen. This architecture is used in various products, including the Ryzen series of desktop and laptop CPUs, as well as the EPYC server processors. The Zen 2 architecture features enhancements such as increased instructions per clock (IPC) and support for simultaneous multithreading (SMT). These improvements enable better multitasking and overall performance in both gaming and professional applications, making it a popular choice among consumers and businesses alike.