Power 12 Roadmap Signals
Every publicly sourced signal about IBM's next Power generation, including IBM engineer commentary, analyst reporting, compiler traces, and current Power 11 moves that help frame the next refresh. None of these are confirmed Power 12 specifications.
Chiplet Hub-and-Spoke Architecture
IBM's post-Power11 generation is expected to move to a chiplet design -- but with a hub-and-spoke I/O layout instead of the centralized-I/O approach used by AMD.
Samsung Process Node & 2.5D Interposer Speculation
IBM is expected to use a mature Samsung process (5nm or 3nm class) for its post-Power11 chips rather than chasing the industry's bleeding-edge nodes -- a deliberate, stated strategy, not a limitation.
IBM Power Generation Release Pattern
IBM's recent Power generation gaps have ranged from three to four years. That supports a 2028 to 2029 planning window after Power 11, not an announced date.
IBM i 8.1 Lifecycle Alignment
IBM i 7.6 shipped in April 2025, and independent roadmap tracking projects the next major IBM i release for 2028. That timing supports a planning checkpoint, not a confirmed Power 12 launch.
AI Inference Continuity Signal
IBM has stated on the record that its Spyre-based AI acceleration strategy extends beyond Power11 -- the strongest single data point that Power12 inherits, and likely expands, on-chip and on-node AI inference.
Power S1112 Edge and AI Signal
IBM's July 2026 Power S1112 announcement does not reveal Power 12, but it shows IBM expanding Power 11 into smaller, AI-ready, branch and edge deployments while the next generation remains private.
Will Power 12 Need New FlashSystem Storage?
IBM has not announced a Power 12 storage architecture. Here is why that question matters less than it sounds, and what to actually do with a FlashSystem purchase today.