AMD Threadripper 9000 are the new processors from the Californian firm specialized in professional workstations, the Workstations. Although they have not been officially presented by AMD, the Chinese logistics group NBD has listed the versions to be expected for a launch that will occur on an unspecified date in 2025.
Threadripper 9000, la new generation of high-performance processors (HEDT)has been developed under the code name “Shimada Peak” and will mark the debut of the ZEN5 architecture in the group of most powerful personal computers on the market, since we are talking about those intended for 3D rendering, video editing or scientific simulations, as well such as the most advanced consumer and mixed-use client machines, the enthusiast grade ones.
AMD Threadripper 9000, clear for launch
The logistics firm’s shipping manifest reveals that AMD is preparing variants with 96, 64, 32 and 16 cores. It should be noted that all the SKUs listed share a TDP consumption of 350W, identical to that of the “Storm Peak” CPUs of this generation that they will replace. Two different lines are expected, the standard Threadripper and the Threadripper PRO.
The leaked top model has 96 cores and 192 threads. It consists of 12 CCDs, each with eight cores and 32 MB of L3 third-level cache, a configuration strikingly similar to that of the current Threadripper PRO 7995WX. AMD has not yet confirmed the number of versions to be marketed and which will correspond to the ‘Pro’ series.
The shipping manifest refers to the socket SP6 (LGA-4844) introduced with AMD’s EPYC 8004 series (codenamed Siena). However, their use is unknown since their electrical designs, despite the physical similarities between the SP6 and sTR5 sockets, are incompatible. Yes, it is certain that they will be compatible with sTR5 motherboards that use the TRX50 or WRX90 chipsets.
AMD’s commitment to supporting the sTR5 socket for at least two generations is a positive move, as previous socket transitions haven’t always been as user-friendly. This compatibility offers a degree of future protection for those investing in a high-performance, high-cost platform.
AMD has not officially announced the AMD Threadripper 9000, but all the indications that continue to arrive from unofficial channels confirm an advanced platform in features due to the use of ZEN5, maximum performance level and with a number of very different configurations that seem to be designed for meet the needs of a wide range of usersfrom scientists who need maximum parallel processing power to enthusiast consumers, through the entire group of technical professionals and content creators who need professional work machines.
