AMD is gearing up to unveil its highly anticipated next-gen Zen 5 desktop CPUs, likely to be branded as the Ryzen 9000 family, as early as next week. The leak, spotted by VideoCardz on Chiphell, originates from a reputed source known as wjm47196, who hinted at the imminent arrival of ‘Ferrari’s new engines,’ a clear nod to AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000 lineup.
According to the leak, the Ryzen 9000 series is expected to feature 16-core (flagship), 12-core, 8-core, and 6-core models, aligning with the current Ryzen 7000 desktop chips. Notably, there’s no indication that AMD will follow Intel’s path by incorporating power-efficient ‘small’ cores—at least not yet.
Wjm47196 further claims that the Ryzen 9000 lineup will make its debut at Computex next week, with the CPUs hitting store shelves as early as July. This suggests a June launch followed by availability in July, indicating a swift rollout of the new processors.
This news is likely to unsettle Intel, as an early launch for the Ryzen 9000 series could spell trouble for the competition. The ongoing rumors of Zen 5 CPUs arriving in Q3 gain credence with this latest leak, especially considering recent BIOS updates from motherboard makers hinting at an imminent release.
If the Ryzen 9000 series does indeed hit the market in July, it could put Intel in a tight spot, particularly with its desktop rival, Arrow Lake, not expected until later in 2024. This potential delay for Intel leaves AMD with a significant head start in the CPU race, possibly further augmented by the introduction of 3D V-Cache processors (X3D) for Ryzen 9000, further solidifying its lead, especially in the realm of PC gaming.
In summary, while Arrow Lake promises substantial performance gains for Intel, the company might find itself playing catch-up as AMD continues to assert its dominance in the CPU market with its Ryzen lineup.