AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs reportedly loom on the horizon as Team Red’s launch is just around the corner. We already know a good chunk about what’s to come, provided that rumours prove true.
According to wjm47196 on the Chiphell forums, AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs will hit store shelves this year, by the end of July.
To begin with, we are expecting four Zen 5 models:
- Ryzen 5 9600X with six cores and 12 threads
- Ryzen 7 9700X with eight cores and 16 threads
- Ryzen 9 9900X with 12 cores and 24 threads
- Ryzen 9 9950X with 16 cores and 32 threads
In other words, the same core layout as desktop Zen 4 chips, meaning they will replace their respective equivalents 7600X, 7700X, 7900X, and 7950X. Also, like current Ryzen 7000 (Zen 4) processors, these Ryzen 9000 (Zen 5) chips carry two RDNA 2 CUs for integrated graphics, so don’t expect any noticeable improvement regarding this aspect.
The two CUs were mainly used as a stopgap between graphics cards upgrades, or as a troubleshooting tool. Though, to be fair, this iGPU has enough power to drive basic web browsing, some light gaming, and even video encoding. Lastly, note that there’s no mention of dense Zen 5 cores for these initial models. However, the new generation supposedly brings improved IPC (Instructions Per Cycle) to the AM5 platform.
Referring to the Zen 4 schedule, AMD may launch 3D V-Cache Zen 5 CPUs six months after the initial launch. Regardless of when they land, each should also use the existing AM5 socket. Those already rocking an AM5 system, may want to wait a bit longer for a better generational leap in performance.
AMD should officially announce these chips next week during Computex. We can also expect motherboard makers to unveil their X770 and B750 boards – or whatever the chipset ends up being called – during the show. So, stay tuned.
