The next generation of Ryzen processors with the Zen 7 architecture seems like overkill
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When it comes to processors, Ryzen is the option to go for as Intel struggles to produce attractive counterparts. Right now, on the AM5 processor, the Zen 5 architecture is the most powerful option available, but according to recent leaks, the Zen 7 architecture plans to take things to the next level.
What does the next generation of AMD processors look like?
In a recent video by Moore's Law Is Dead, a channel that is known for leaks related to hardware and the tech industry, we might have some insight as to what we can expect from the Zen 7 or AM6 CPUs.
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However, before we get into it, we'd like to put a disclaimer that the information in this article comes from leaks, which are subject to change. So, take it with a pinch of salt as AMD can change its plans, and the final product could be drastically different.
According to Moore's Law is Dead, the Zen 7 3D Core could feature a 15% to 25% IPC uplift, 1.4nm TSMC nodes, and 33 core chiplets (that could go up to 264 cores) – all with an expected release date of late 2027 or early 2028. What 3D points toward in this instance is a design change that moves the entirety of the L3 Cache off of the core chiplets and onto a new L3 Cache chiplet layer.
What this means is that it should result in better performance and thermals, as no space is being shared, and each core chiplet can work individually. That being said, they showcased a comment made by one of their insiders, which basically gave more details about the Zen 7 processors.
Apparently, there will be a standard version of the Zen 7 for consumers that will have the L3 cache on the chiplet, meaning there could be a different version where the L3 cache isn't on the chiplet, which we mentioned before.
The plan for Zen 7 processors is to include dual 16-core chiplets that will still have the V-Cache to increase the total L3 cache, and the main difference between the 3D and non-3D offerings would be that the latter will have higher voltages and clock speeds.
However, the ending comment was that we might not get the “fancy 3D chiplets” on desktop, but with AM6, Zen 7 processors might go up to 32 cores with plenty of V-Cache included as part of the package.
So, how this will impact the performance, pricing, or the market dynamics, we can't say for sure, as everything is up in the air and nothing has been officially confirmed. T
hat being said, one is for sure though, AMD doesn't seem like it has any plans to let its reign come to an end and while 32 cores might be overkill for most, competing in an ever-changing and increasingly challenging landscape, it could prove to be the right move to dominate Team Blue and keep Team Green in check.
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