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Something to look forward to: Following the launch of AMD's Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 processors for consumer desktops, little is known about the upcoming Threadripper models for workstations. They are expected to arrive sometime in 2025, but a new leak suggests a chip design closely resembling the current Zen 4 Threadrippers.
An established tipster recently shared a shipping manifest describing an upcoming AMD Threadripper CPU. The brief labeling suggests that this Zen 5 HEDT component resembles a flagship model from AMD's Ryzen 7000 lineup.
Leaker "Everest" has previously posted reliable NBD shipping manifests. The latest snapshot describes a 96-core processor labeled 'Shimada Lake' – AMD's codename for Ryzen 9000 Threadripper CPUs.
Shimada Peak pic.twitter.com/5UnpSlRPHE
– Everest (@Olrak29_) August 27, 2024
It remains unclear which Zen 5 HEDT product is represented in the manifest, but the listed core count matches that of the flagship Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX. This $10,000, 192-thread powerhouse features 12 CCDs on a single I/O die, can boost up to 5.1 GHz, includes up to 384 MB of L3 cache, supports 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes, and has a power draw of up to 350W.
If the leaked CPU is also a top-tier chip, the other Ryzen 9000 Threadrippers may have a similar design to their previous-generation counterparts. However, the manifest provides no details on clock speeds or TDP changes, which could significantly affect performance.
Threadripper processors are increasingly seen as niche products due to the high performance of new flagship consumer CPUs like the Ryzen 9 7950X and 9950X. AMD began shipping the latter and other debut Zen 5 processors earlier this month, but early benchmark results for the new lineup have been mixed.
AMD pic.twitter.com/AhQwW2NBL4
– í¬ìÂÂí¬ì (@harukaze5719) April 28, 2023
AMD claims that the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, expected later this year, will dramatically improve Zen 5 performance by addressing a bug. Early benchmarks at least partially support this claim, and TechSpot is preparing a comprehensive analysis to break down the issue.
Windows 11 24H2, which aims to integrate generative AI functionality more deeply into the operating system, will likely be fully implemented by the time AMD starts shipping Ryzen 9000 Threadripper processors. In April, trusted tipster "@harukaze5719" shared an AMD roadmap indicating a 2025 launch for Shimada Peak. Any official word from AMD is likely to come either later this year or at CES 2025.