AMD has confirmed that its next-gen Ryzen 8000 Desktop CPUs featuring the Zen 5 core architecture will be launching in 2024.
AMD Ryzen 8000 Desktop CPUs Launching In 2024: New CPU Core & Graphics Upgrade On Annual Cadence For AM5
During its latest Meet The Experts webinar, AMD confirmed that its Ryzen 8000 Desktop CPUs will be launching in 2024. This is the first time that AMD has confirmed the CPU and GPU architecture together for its Ryzen 8000 Desktop CPUs which are expected to be codenamed Granite Rapids & will retain compatibility with the AM5 platform.
According to the latest roadmap, the AMD Ryzen 8000 Desktop CPUs will feature the brand new Zen 5 core architecture and the latest RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture for integrated GPU. This is the same RDNA GPU that will be powering the successor to Phoenix APUs codenamed Strix Point.
AMD is also talking about the longevity of its AM5 platform and says that it will scale into 2026. This means that we are looking at at least four AM5 processor families for the new socket including the existing Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 CPUs. The AM4 platform received a total of four families too but AMD does mention that the AM5 platform will be receiving a new CPU core and graphics upgrade on an annual cadence so you'll be getting something new to try out each year. The company states that it will also bring leading performance per watt across all segments.
AMD AM4 Desktop CPU Families:
- Zen 1 (Summit Ridge)
- Zen + (Pinnacle Ridge)
- Zen 2 (Matisse)
- Zen 3 (Vermeer)
AMD AM5 Desktop CPU Families:
- Zen 4 (Raphael)
- Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
The Zen 5 CPUs will come in three flavors (Zen 5 / Zen 5 V-Cache / Zen 5C) and the chip itself is designed from the ground up with a completely brand new microarchitecture that focuses on delivering enhanced performance and efficiency, a re-pipelined front-end, and wide issue along with Integrated AI and machine learning optimization. Some of the key features of Zen 5 CPUs include:
- Enhanced performance and efficiency
- Re-pipelined front end and wide issue
- Integrated AI and Machine Learning optimizations
While there have been performance, frequency, and power estimates shared by Jim Keller for AMD's Zen 5 CPU core architecture, the design itself is still a mystery for now. The architecture will power more than one CPU family including the Ryzen 8000 "Granite Ridge" for desktops, Ryzen 8000 "Strix Point" & "Fire Range" for Mobile, and EPYC "Turin" for servers next year.
AMD Zen CPU / APU Roadmap:
| Zen Architecture | Zen 6 | Zen 5 (C) | Zen 4 (C) | Zen 3+ | Zen 3 | Zen 2 | Zen+ | Zen 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Codename | Morpheus | Nirvana (Zen 5) Prometheus (Zen 5C) | Persphone (Zen 4) Dionysus (Zen 4C) | Warhol | Cerebrus | Valhalla | Zen+ | Zen |
| CCD Codename | TBA | Eldora | Durango | TBC | Brekenridge | Aspen Highlands | N/A | N/A |
| Process Node | 3nm/2nm? | 4nm/3nm | 5nm/4nm | 6nm | 7nm | 7nm | 12nm | 14nm |
| Server | EPYC Venice (6th Gen) | EPYC Turin (5th Gen) | EPYC Genoa (4th Gen) EPYC Siena (4th Gen) EPYC Bergamo (4th Gen) | N/A | EPYC Milan (3rd Gen) | EPYC Rome (2nd Gen) | N/A | EPYC Naples (1st Gen) |
| High-End Desktop | TBA | Ryzen Threadripper 8000 (Shamida Peak) | Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (Storm Peak) | N/A | Ryzen Threadripper 5000 (Chagal) | Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (Castle Peak) | Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (Coflax) | Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (White Haven) |
| Mainstream Desktop CPUs | Ryzen **** (Medusa) | Ryzen 8000 (Granite Ridge) | Ryzen 7000 (Raphael) | Ryzen 6000 (Warhol / Cancelled) | Ryzen 5000 (Vermeer) | Ryzen 3000 (Matisse) | Ryzen 2000 (Pinnacle Ridge) | Ryzen 1000 (Summit Ridge) |
| Mainstream Desktop . Notebook APU | TBA | Ryzen 8000 (Strix Point) Ryzen **** (Krackan Point) | Ryzen 7000 (Phoenix) | Ryzen 6000 (Rembrandt) | Ryzen 5000 (Cezanne) Ryzen 6000 (Barcelo) | Ryzen 4000 (Renoir) Ryzen 5000 (Lucienne) | Ryzen 3000 (Picasso) | Ryzen 2000 (Raven Ridge) |
| Low-Power Mobile | TBA | Ryzen 8000 (Escher) | Ryzen 7000 (Mendocino) | TBA | TBA | Ryzen 5000 (Van Gogh) Ryzen 6000 (Dragon Crest) | N/A | N/A |
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