AMD’s next-generation processor is making headlines again. A well-known leaker has just revealed the number of cores in the upcoming Olympic Ridge CPUs from AMD. Yes, we’re talking about the hypothetical Ryzen 10000 series based on the Zen 6 architecture. As expected, the number of cores is indeed increasing, as is the number of cores per CCD, at least according to the leaker.
Up to 24 cores for Olympic Ridge processors!
With Zen 6, an increase in the number of cores is to be expected. Indeed, the CCDs would now have more cores, going from 8 to 12 compared to current generations. We’re talking about a 50% increase here… But more cores also means more L3 cache. If AMD keeps the same L3 cache proportions, we could have up to 48 MB per CCD, without adding 3D V-Cache memory.
Of course, Zen 6 has the potential to allow for more flexible configurations. @9550pro talks about processors with 6/8/10/12 cores with a single CCD. Dual CCD CPUs could have 16 (8+8)/20 (10+10) and 24 (12+12) cores. This allows for a significant performance gain on paper… Provided that Zen 6 is a good architecture.
Furthermore, compared to Intel, AMD would be at a disadvantage in terms of the number of cores… Although it already is. Remember that Arrow Lake features CPUs with up to 24 cores, but this is a hybrid design… This configuration will be repeated with Nova Lake and its maximum of 52 cores. It is estimated that the largest CPU of the generation would have 16 P-Cores, 32 E-Cores, and 4 LPEs, whereas Olympic Ridge would feature CPUs with 24 “P-Cores,” to put it simply. The difference in performance comes down to architectural improvements.
Finally, the icing on the cake is AMD’s use of the AM5 socket. This will provide a solid upgrade base, especially for users who have been around since Zen 4 and the Ryzen 7000 series.
