AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 8000-series processors, codenamed “Granite Ridge,” have been the subject of recent leaks that reveal their specifications. The leaks suggest that the mobile CPU models will have core counts ranging from six to 16, a TDP between 65W and 170W, and a maximum L3 cache memory of 64MB. Meanwhile, the desktop variant is expected to have Zen 5 CCDs (Eldora), Zen 5 CPU cores (Nirvana), six to 16 Zen 5 processor cores, 65W to 170W TDP, up to 64MB L3 cache, and 16MB L2 cache.
The Zen 5 architecture is expected to provide an 18% performance increase over Zen 4, the current architecture behind some of the best processors on the market. Zen 5 is also expected to reduce power consumption by 34%. The new chips will be made using TSMC’s 3NE and 3NP nodes, which will give them a significant performance advantage over Intel’s rival chips, which are just now moving onto 7nm process nodes.
The leaked information suggests that production of the new chips began in the second half of 2022, which lines up with a potential 2024 release date. The Zen 5 architecture is also rumoured to be released in 2024, which adds further evidence to this timeline. However, a recent statement from a Gigabyte spokesperson suggested that the release date for the Ryzen 7000 successor is unknown, leaving the actual release date for the Ryzen 8000 series unclear.
TSMC’s N3 process is projected to offer 10 to 15 per cent higher speed with the same power consumption. This level of efficiency represents a significant step up from the current N5 process technology. The new chips are also expected to use the AM5 platform until at least 2025, with support for the next generation of AMD Ryzen desktop processors.
Overall, the leaked specifications for AMD’s Ryzen 8000-series processors suggest that they will offer significant performance gains over the previous generation, while also improving efficiency and reducing power consumption. While the release date remains uncertain, the leaked information offers a glimpse into what we can expect from these highly anticipated chips.
