Just like nVidia skipped 2009 with the introduction of their next-gen graphics architecture, AMD is skipping 2010. However, while nVidia's GT300/Fermi GPU architecture slipped into 2010 due to problems in development - AMD decision to put 2010 on sidelines is "according to plan."

http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news...n-in-2011.aspx