AMD is gearing up to launch a range of CPU lineups aimed at multiple markets, including mobile, desktop, workstation, and server technologies, utilizing a variety of sockets such as FP8, FF5, AM5, and FL1.
Upcoming CPU Innovations: Shimada Peak Workstation, Krackan Point Refresh, and Mobile Gorgon Point Variants
Recent reports indicate that AMD is on the cusp of releasing several advanced CPU families, all leveraging the Zen 5 architecture. While many of these new releases will be enhancements to already established mobile and desktop families, they are poised to deliver significant updates.
According to @Olrak29_, AMD is developing a comprehensive series of CPUs across various segments, including mobile, desktop, workstation, and data centers. In the mainstream client category, the company will introduce the Gorgon Point lineup for both mobile and desktop platforms. The desktop iteration, known as the Ryzen 9000G series, will utilize the existing AM5 socket and will act as the successor to the Ryzen 8000G family. Notably, this series will feature robust APUs with integrated graphics built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture.
The mobile variant, identified as Gorgon Point, will comprise three distinct categories: Gorgon Point 1, Gorgon Point 2, and Gorgon Point 3. Each of these is expected to be powered by the Zen 5 architecture, with speculations suggesting that Gorgon Point 1 may support up to 12 cores, Gorgon Point 2 may include up to 8 cores, and Gorgon Point 3 may come with a maximum of 6 cores. However, these details remain unconfirmed and should be viewed cautiously.
In addition, a Krackan Point Refresh is anticipated. Given the already extensive catalog of CPU families featuring Zen 5 architecture, this may lead to some confusion among consumers. All these products will leverage the FP8 socket, which is also utilized by both the Strix Point and Krackan Point series. In contrast, the Medusa Point family is expected to adopt a larger FP10 socket and will be built on the upcoming Zen 6 architecture.
Moreover, AMD is set to unveil the Soundwave series, which is expected to feature the FF5 socket. While there is limited information available, initial forecasts suggest it will employ a hybrid architecture that includes a 6-core configuration, comprising 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, constructed on the Zen 6 framework. On the workstation front, the Shimada Peak, which represents the Threadripper 9000 series, is in development and will offer configurations of up to 96 cores, with hints at a more budget-friendly 12-core WeU.
Finally, AMD is expanding its data center options with the EPYC Fire Range for mobile solutions using the FL1 socket, alongside the EPYC Grado for desktop deployment on the AM5 socket, targeting an economical segment. As identified by @instlatx64, the Grado will leverage the Zen 5 architecture and follow the EPYC 4005 naming convention.
For further insights on AMD’s upcoming CPU strategies, check out the detailed coverage at Videocardz.
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