Key Takeaways
1. AMD is developing five different versions of the Zen 7 CPU architecture, focusing on performance and efficiency.
2. The Zen 7 “Classic” desktop CPUs are expected to have up to 32 cores and 64 threads with Hyperthreading.
3. The Zen 7 consumer CPUs will feature significant IPC and clock speed improvements, along with increased core counts compared to Zen 6.
4. A top-tier Zen 7 Ryzen 9 CPU may have 50% more cores than the flagship Zen 6 chip, making it an attractive upgrade for Ryzen 9000 owners.
5. Zen 7 is still over two years away, and current specifications may change before release.
Around May, it was reported that AMD might be working on as many as five different versions of the Zen 7 CPU architecture. Each of these versions has unique design objectives, with some concentrating on pure performance and others on efficiency. The Zen 7 “Classic” aimed for desktop AM6 platform is said to be focusing on improvements in IPC and clock speeds.
Core Count Increase
New information from Moore’s Law Is Dead suggests that, in addition to the IPC and frequency enhancements, the Zen 7 consumer CPUs will also see a significant increase in core count compared to Zen 6. According to MLID, this information comes from one of his top sources at AMD.
Specifications and Features
The Zen 7 “Classic” desktop CPUs are expected to feature up to 32 cores, thanks to dual 16-core CCDs. With Hyperthreading enabled, this means there could be an impressive 64 threads available. However, the previously leaked “3D Core” variant seems not to be available for the consumer versions of Zen 7 CPUs.
As per MLID, the Zen 7 chips designed for the AM6 platform will include “lots of V-Cache,” since the 3D Core design is not likely to be included in the consumer CPUs. Nevertheless, both the Zen 7 consumer CPUs and the 3D Core variant are believed to have IPC that is “comparable,” with the “Classic” cores featuring higher voltages and clock speeds.
Potential Upgrade Path
A top-tier Zen 7 desktop Ryzen 9 CPU might boast 50% more cores than the flagship Zen 6 chip, which is rumored to increase its core count to 24, effectively doubling the cores of the Ryzen 9 9950X. When you add in the IPC improvements and potentially much larger 3D V-Cache, those who currently own a Ryzen 9000 CPU could find themselves with a compelling reason to upgrade in 2028.
MLID also cautions in the video that Zen 7 is still over two years away. Thus, any technical specifications leaked at this stage might be subject to change.
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