AMD Zen 5 CPU Core Architecture Allegedly More Than 40% Faster Than Zen 4 Cores

According to a recent rumor, AMD’s upcoming Zen 5 CPU core architecture could potentially bring significant improvements over the current Zen 4 core.

Advanced Hardware Insider Claims AMD’s Zen 5 CPU Core Will Deliver Over 40% Boost in Core-To-Core Performance Compared to Zen 4

The latest details have been shared by @Kepler_L2, a reliable source in the hardware industry known for accurate insights into CPU architectures. In a recent post on the Anandtech tech forum, which was highlighted by Kepler_L2 via Anandtech Forums

If this is indeed true, it will mark a significant advancement for AMD within just one generation. This accomplishment would also be reminiscent of AMD’s initial target for the first-generation Zen (1) core architecture, which aimed to surpass Excavator’s IPC by 40%. However, when it was released, the Zen (1) core achieved an astounding >52% increase in IPC, far exceeding its original goal.

Enhanced performance and efficiency
Re-pipelined front-end and wide issue
Integrated AI and Machine Learning optimizations

AMD is anticipated to release its Zen 5 core architecture in three CPU families, including the “Granite Ridge”family for desktops. This family will continue to support the existing AM5 platforms, but with improved specifications.

We were recently given a sneak peek at two new WeUs, a 6 and 8 core. Next, we can anticipate the release of AMD’s Strix Point APUs for mobility platforms, which will feature the Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3+ GPU, and an enhanced NPU (3x AI TOPs). The upcoming Zen 5 and Zen 5C cores will greatly enhance AMD’s EPYC lineup, with a potential maximum of 128 and 192 cores, respectively.

The upcoming Zen 5 lineup is highly anticipated and will be fully released in the second half of 2024. However, this is just the initial phase of the Zen 5 journey. As the architecture continues to develop, we can look forward to enhanced features such as 3D V-Cache, Threadripper, and even faster options. Keep an eye out for more updates in the next few months. AMD’s CEO, Lisa Su, will be giving the opening keynote at Computex 24, where we can expect to hear more about Zen 5, AI processing, and Ryzen.

AMD Mainstream Desktop CPU Generations Overview:

AMD CPU Family	Codename	Processor Process	Processors Cores/Threads (Max)	TDPs (Max)	Platform	Platform Chipset	Memory Support	PCIe Support	Launch
Ryzen 1000	Summit Ridge	14nm (Zen 1)	8/16	95W	AM4	300-Series	DDR4-2677	Gen 3.0	2017
Ryzen 2000	Pinnacle Ridge	12nm (Zen+)	8/16	105W	AM4	400-Series	DDR4-2933	Gen 3.0	2018
Ryzen 3000	Matisse	7nm(Zen2)	16/32	105W	AM4	500-Series	DDR4-3200	Gen 4.0	2019
Ryzen 5000	Vermeer	7nm(Zen3)	16/32	105W	AM4	500-Series	DDR4-3200	Gen 4.0	2020
Ryzen 5000 3D	Warhol?	7nm (Zen 3D)	8/16	105W	AM4	500-Series	DDR4-3200	Gen 4.0	2022
Ryzen 7000	Raphael	5nm(Zen4)	16/32	170W	AM5	600-Series	DDR5-5200	Gen 5.0	2022
Ryzen 7000 3D	Raphael	5nm(Zen4)	16/32	120W	AM5	600-Series	DDR5-5200	Gen 5.0	2023
Ryzen 8000	Granite Ridge	3nm (Zen 5)?	TBA	TBA	AM5	700-Series?	DDR5-5600+	Gen 5.0	2024