AMD Ryzen Zen 5 And Zen 6 Leaks

Lately, there has been a scarcity of news regarding AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000 series and Zen 5 architecture. However, leaked presentation slides have seemingly revealed intriguing details about the new CPUs, as well as potential insights into Zen 6 models.

The Zen 5 'Nirvana' architecture, set to be featured in the Ryzen 8000 series, is reported to bring a significant 10-15 percent increase in instructions per cycle (IPC). This development marks a major milestone, as it is the first time AMD has provided purportedly official figures. The IPC boost, independent of frequency, is poised to greatly enhance both single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, promising noteworthy advancements in overall system capabilities.

One intriguing aspect of Zen 5 is its utilization of a 16-core complex, potentially addressing certain limitations. This approach echoes AMD's previous transition between Threadripper 2000 and Threadripper 3000, which granted equal access to the memory bus and PCIe bus for core complex dies. While not equivalent to consolidating all cores onto a single complex, this adjustment resulted in a significant performance boost, transforming Threadripper into an immensely powerful high-end desktop platform.

At the very least, this modification should ensure that high-end Ryzen 9 models deliver superior overall performance and are not overshadowed by more affordable models due to internal design disparities. However, it is possible that the 16-core complex might be exclusively reserved for low-power Zen 5c or potentially feature a combination of both designs on a single CPU, aligning with rumors surrounding AMD's future APUs.

In the realm of architectural advancements, notable details have emerged regarding the upcoming Zen series. The forthcoming architecture will introduce enhanced manufacturing processes of 4nm and 3nm, a significant reduction from Zen 4's 5nm. Additionally, insights into Zen 6, codenamed 'Morpheus,' have surfaced. This iteration is projected to elevate instructions per cycle (IPC) by an additional 10 percent and will introduce a doubling of cores within a single core complex, expanding from 16 cores in Zen 5 to an impressive 32 cores.

Simultaneously, Intel is gearing up for the launch of its 14th Gen Raptor Lake refresh models, expected to debut next month. Among the anticipated models, such as the Core i9-14900K, users can anticipate higher frequencies. Furthermore, the Core i7-14700K is set to showcase an increase in core counts, offering an enticing upgrade for Intel enthusiasts.