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

AMD’s upcoming Zen 5-based Threadripper “Shimada Peak” CPUs have grabbed some attention recently with sightings of 16-core and 96-core versions appearing in shipping manifests at NBD.ltd.

Despite the anticipation built around AMD’s latest Zen 5 architecture, their Threadripper and Threadripper Pro lineups haven’t made it to the market yet. Other products like the Ryzen 9000 series for desktops, AMD Strix Point mobile CPUs, and the EPYC series are already on the shelves.

The Threadripper Zen 5 chips, designed for the SP6 socket, are expected to be available soon, but details on their specs and release date remain scarce. This recent leak is likely the second hint we’ve had about the Zen 5-based Threadripper family, also known as “Shimada Peak,” with the first leak appearing on WCCF TECH.

In August, we saw a shipping log revealing the 96-core flagship Threadripper 9000 CPU. The latest leak includes an additional entry-level 16-core processor. This information comes courtesy of @Olrak29_, who highlighted two Threadripper 9000 CPUs in the shipping records: the 96-core powerhouse previously mentioned, alongside the new 16-core option.

Shimada Peak isn’t directly identified in the leak, but the context suggests these are indeed the discussed chips. The 16-core Threadripper 9000 is designed with a 16-core/32-thread setup using dual 8-core CCDs, while the 96-core variant features a 96-core/192-thread configuration across 12 CCDs.

Each CCD in these processors carries 32 MB of L3 cache, culminating in a substantial 384 MB total for the 96-core model. Remarkably, this mirrors the specifications of the Threadripper PRO 7995WX, sharing attributes like a 350W TDP, 128 PCI-E lanes, and compatibility with the same chipsets. The distinction lies in the semiconductor process and architecture. AMD might also introduce 3D V-Cache technology in its forthcoming Threadripper CPUs, which promises exciting developments.

For the first time, details about a 16-core SKU have emerged, hinting at a product range that could also include 24-core/48-thread, 32-core/64-thread, and 64-core/128-thread options. The Threadripper 9000 and Pro 9000 models are anticipated to launch on the TRX50 and WRX90 chipsets respectively, but the exact release timeline remains uncertain for 2025.

Here’s a comparison of AMD Ryzen Threadripper generations:

| Family Name | AMD Threadripper 9000 | AMD Threadripper 7000 | AMD Threadripper 5000 | AMD Threadripper 3000 | AMD Threadripper 2000 |
|———————-|———————–|———————–|———————–|———————–|———————–|
| Code Name | Shimada Peak | Storm Peak | Chagall | Castle Peak | Coflax |
| CPU Architecture | Zen 5 | Zen 4 | Zen 2 | Zen+ | Zen 1 |
| Process Node | 4nm | 5nm | 7nm | 12nm | 14nm |
| Max CPU Cores | 96? | 96 | 64 | 32 | 16 |
| Max CPU Threads | 192? | 192 | 128 | 64 | 32 |
| PCIe Support | PCIe Gen 5.0 | PCIe Gen 5.0 | PCIe Gen 4.0 | PCIe Gen 3.0 | PCIe Gen 3.0 |
| Max PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 | 72 | 64 | 64 |
| Max L2 Cache | 96 MB | 96 MB | 32 MB | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Max L3 Cache | 384 MB | 384 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB |
| Max TDP | 350W? | 350W | 280W | 280W | 250W |
| Socket | SP6 | SP6 | sTRX4 | TR4 | TR4 |
| Chipset | WRX90, TRX50 | WRX90, TRX50 | TRX40, TRX80, WRX80 | X399 | X399 |
| Launch Year | 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 |

News source: @Olrak29_

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