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A new batch of rumors about 12- and 16-core processors AMD Ryzen

Sozi 03/28/2017 21:47 | print version | | archive

As is known from unofficial sources, AMD is now also preparing to introduce processors for high-performance desktop systems (HEDT) in the Ryzen line. This, as has been repeatedly reported, will be Ryzen processors with 12 and 16 physical cores, that is, they have more cores than the desktop Ryzen 7, but fewer than the upcoming server Naples. Now, the technical YouTube channel DonanimHaber has revealed new details about upcoming new AMD products, which were obtained from a certain reliable source.

So, the most interesting information is that the new AMD processors will consist not of one crystal, but of two separate crystals, placed side by side on the same substrate and covered with one lid. This will be the so-called “gluing” of their two 8-core crystals, consisting of 4-core computing systems (CCX), on which the Ryzen processors already on the market are built. And if 16-core models use full-fledged complexes, then 12-core models will have one core disabled in each of the 4-core models (scheme 3+3+3+3).

As has long been known, the new processors will be housed in an LGA package, and according to new data, it will have more than 4000 pins. By using two crystals, the memory bus width and the number of PCIe lanes will double. The new processors will have four memory channels and 58 PCIe 3.0 lanes (four lanes of one of the two crystals will be dedicated to communication with the chipset).

Thus, it is reported that the new high-performance AMD processors will operate at approximately the same frequencies as the current Ryzen 7 processors. However, miracles do not happen, and the new processors will obviously have a higher TDP. For 12-core models, 140 W are declared, while 16-core models will be rated at 180 W. In the end, we add that according to unofficial information, AMD will present its high-performance desktop processors in June at the Computex 2017 exhibition in Taiwan.

AMD decided to beat its opponent with the number of computing cores. The characteristics and names of the entire family of Ryzen 9 processors, codenamed Threadripper, have leaked onto the Internet - the proposals will have 16, 14, 12 and 10 cores with twice the number of simultaneously processed threads and frequencies up to 4.1+ GHz. The official announcement of these chips based on the Zen architecture, designed for enthusiasts, is scheduled for June.

Ryzen 9 will be designed for the 4094-pin SP3 socket (codenamed SP3r2), which was originally designed for AMD's Naples family of server offerings with up to 32 cores. The new high-end platform, codenamed Whitehaven, brings support for a 4-channel memory controller and 44 PCIe lanes keep enthusiasts, content creators, and developers happy.

16-core AMD monstersThreadripper—Ryzen9 1998Xand Ryzen 9 1998

It seems that the flagship of the family will be the Ryzen 9 1998X processor, which will receive 16 processing cores, 32 simultaneously processed threads and a base maximum frequency of 3.5 GHz, and in Boost mode - up to 3.9 GHz. Supports Extended Frequency Range (XFR) for additional automatic acceleration. It's amazing that AMD managed to pack all this power into a 155W TDP, which is 5W less than the upcoming 12-core chip Intel Core i9-7920X of the Skylake X family.

Ryzen 9 1998 is the younger brother of the 1998X. This processor is equipped with 16 cores at a lower frequency of 3.2 GHz (up to 3.6 GHz in Boost mode) and with the same power consumption, 155 W.

14 nuclear CPU Threadripper - Ryzen 9 1977Xand Ryzen 9 1977

There will also be two 14-core 28-thread chips. The Ryzen 9 1977X, with a TDP of 155 W, can offer a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and up to 4.1 GHz in Boost mode, with XFR support. At the same time, Ryzen 9 1977 with frequencies of 3.2/3.7 GHz has slightly lower power consumption of 140 W and lacks XFR.

12-core Threadripper processors—Ryzen9 1976XRyzen9 1956Xand Ryzen 9 1956

The 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 offerings will reportedly come in three variants. The most powerful and expensive is the Ryzen 9 1976X with a TDP of 140 W, frequencies of 3.6/4.1 GHz and XFR support. The Ryzen 9 1956X is more energy efficient, consumes 125 W, has a base frequency of 3.2 GHz and a Boost mode of 3.8 GHz + XFR. Finally, the simplest 12-core version 1956 with 125 W and frequency indicators of 3/3.7 GHz is devoid of XFR.

10- nuclear Threadripper - Ryzen 9 1955Xand Ryzen 9 1955

In addition to the above offers, there will also be two 10-core processors with a TDP of up to 125 W. Ryzen 9 1955X operates at a base frequency of up to 3.6 GHz (Boost mode - 4 GHz + XFR). The simplest and most affordable member of the Ryzen 9 family will be labeled 1955 and feature 3.1/3.7 GHz frequencies (without XFR).

Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to report even the estimated cost of the new chips. But don't expect affordable prices - the Whitehaven platform will directly compete with the upcoming Intel HEDT X299 and Skylake processors X. Physically, Ryzen 9 Threadripper processors are significantly larger than the Ryzen chips currently available on the market and, at least for this reason, are incompatible with AM4. The 16-core Ryzen 9 may be the most powerful desktop solution ever to hit the market.

The Whitehaven platform can offer more I/O interfaces, more connected drives, and a significant increase in cores, threads and L3 cache compared to the Intel X299 and the existing X370 and Z370. Ryzen has brought AMD Zen the reputation of the most energy-efficient x86 architecture on the market in the midrange sector. Now AMD has to win the attention of enthusiasts and professionals.

Threadripper processors may become the first AMD solutions that can take the crown of absolute leaders in performance since AMD Hammer chips appeared on the market a decade and a half ago. The AMD Ryzen 9 family and Whitehaven platform will presumably be shown at Computex (May 30 - June 2). High-end AMD processors will launch in June, along with 32-core AMD Naples servers, supply chain sources say.