Zen 3 is a microarchitecture developed by AMD for its Ryzen and EPYC processors. Launched in late 2020, it offers significant improvements in performance and efficiency compared to its predecessor, Zen 2. The architecture features a redesigned core layout, allowing for better instruction handling and increased cache sizes, which enhances overall processing speed. One of the key benefits of Zen 3 is its ability to deliver higher instructions per clock (IPC), making it particularly effective for gaming and multi-threaded applications. This architecture supports the latest DDR4 memory and is built on a 7nm process technology, contributing to its power efficiency and thermal performance.