96-Core and 16-Core AMD Threadripper “Shimada Peak” CPUs Featuring Zen 5 Architecture Revealed

Recently, AMD’s Zen 5-powered Threadripper CPUs, known by the codename “Shimada Peak,” were seen in a shipping manifest from NBD.ltd. Two configurations were notable: a 96-core model and a 16-core variant.

While AMD has introduced Zen 5 chips to various product lines, including the Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000 series for desktops and Strix Point mobile CPUs, as well as the EPYC lineup for data centers, the Threadripper and Threadripper Pro series haven’t made their debut yet. That’s about to change soon as they gear up for the SP6 socket, though exact specifications and a release date remain under wraps. This new sighting marks the second leak of the Zen 5-based Threadripper series, following an earlier mention on platforms like WCCF TECH.

In a detail shared by @Olrak29_ on social media, a shipping document lists two Threadripper 9000 processors. It not only includes the flagship 96-core version but also introduces an entry-level 16-core option. While the term “Shimada Peak” isn’t explicitly noted in the logs, it appears these chips could be the ones associated with previous rumors.

Diving into the technicalities, the 16-core Threadripper 9000 CPU is expected to have a 16-core/32-thread structure with two 8-core CCDs, whereas the monstrous 96-core version will boast a 96-core/192-thread capability across 12 CCDs.

These configurations feature substantial cache memory, with each CCD packing 32 MB of L3 cache, culminating in a whopping 384 MB of L3 cache on the 96-core chip. This aligns closely with the specs of the Threadripper PRO 7995WX, featuring a TDP of 350W, 128 PCI-E lanes, and supporting similar chipsets. However, the architectural differences and potential use of 3D V-Cache technology set these new models apart, promising some exciting developments in performance.

The first glimpse of a 16-core SKU hints at a broader range of options to come, potentially including models spanning up to 64 cores and 128 threads. Both the Threadripper 9000 and Pro 9000 series are anticipated on the TRX50 and WRX90 chipsets, targeting a 2025 release, though precise launch dates haven’t been disclosed.

To wrap things up, here’s a quick comparison across various generations of AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper CPUs, highlighting differences in architecture from Zen 1 to Zen 5, process node advancements, and other specifications, setting an intriguing stage for what’s next from AMD in high-performance computing.

Source: @Olrak29_

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