AMD's Future Processors: Zen 5 and Threadripper "Shimada Peak"
AMD seems to be unstoppable when it comes to advancing its processors. According to a report from DigiTimes, the new Ryzen 8000 Granite Ridge processors with Zen 5 cores are expected to hit the market by the end of 2024. But that's not all: insiders also anticipate a new generation of high-end Threadripper processors, called "Shimada Peak," for the year 2025.
The information comes from an AMD processor roadmap shared by Twitter user @Harukaze5719. In addition to the CPUs mentioned above, the roadmap also lists other exciting developments, such as an update to the Epyc server processors in 2025 and the introduction of Ryzen 8000 Granite Ridge processors for the mainstream desktop market in 2024.
Threadripper "Shimada Peak" and Ryzen 8000 Granite Ridge: What can we expect?
The Threadripper "Shimada Peak" CPUs are expected to hit the market in 2025 and could be the high-core-count, high-performance chips that enthusiasts have been waiting for. However, it is unclear which TSMC manufacturing technology they will use - either 4nm or 6nm. Before we see the "Shimada Peak" processors, we can expect the Storm Peak Threadripper CPUs based on the Zen-4 architecture, planned for the third quarter of this year.
For the mainstream desktop market, there will be a significant update in 2024 according to the roadmap: the Ryzen 8000 Granite Ridge processors are expected to be released. Again, the exact TSMC process node is still unclear (4nm and/or 6nm).
AMD's plans in the mobile sector
The roadmap also provides insight into AMD's plans in the mobile sector. From 2024, there will be a larger family of Ryzen 8000 APUs, with most of them based on Zen-5 cores. By 2025, all AMD Mobile APU options should be based on Zen-5, with the exception of a possible entry-level chip called Escher. Unfortunately, the roadmap does not provide information on the GPU architectures used, which are of great importance for mobile platforms with limited upgrade options.
It is important to emphasize that reports like this, based on industry rumors, always come with a certain degree of uncertainty. Nevertheless, this roadmap provides an interesting insight into what AMD has planned for its processors in the coming years. We will definitely be following closely to see how things develop and what new technologies and possibilities await us.
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