AMD’s next generation Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 desktop processors are set to be revealed at June’s Computex event in Taiwan, with launch date and core counts being leaked by wjm47196 on Chiphell. The launch date is rumored to be in July, which is earlier than expected, and AMD’s CEO, Dr Lisa Su, is expected to share more information during the keynote address.
According to the leaks, Ryzen 9000 processors will not feature any core count increases, with the same six, eight, 12, and 16 core models expected to be released. These processors will feature standard Zen 5 cores, with no move to big and little cores like Intel’s 12th Gen CPUs. AMD is hoping that the new Zen 5 architecture will provide a performance boost for the processors.
It is also rumored that AMD will be moving to an 800-series naming scheme for its new motherboard chipsets, skipping the 700-series. This change may have been influenced by Intel’s upcoming 800-series chipset motherboards, set to be revealed at Computex. Despite the lack of information on X3D models with 3D V-Cache, these models are expected to arrive later, potentially in competition with Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 200 desktop processors.
While there is still no information on Intel’s upcoming launch, leaks of 800-series Intel motherboards with the new LGA-1851 socket have appeared online. AMD’s 800-series motherboards are also expected to be showcased at Computex, possibly alongside some Intel models. Ryzen 9000 processors will be compatible with existing Socket AM5 motherboards, requiring a BIOS update, while Intel’s future motherboards will only support DDR5, potentially making upgrades from older Intel platforms more expensive.
As the official launch date approaches, more information is expected to be revealed about AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series and Intel’s upcoming desktop processors. Computex will be a key event for both companies, with new hardware and motherboard chipsets set to be showcased. Consumers looking to upgrade their systems will have the opportunity to choose between AMD’s drop-in upgrade options or Intel’s new CPU socket and DDR5 support. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest PC hardware news.
