AMD's next-gen "Shimada Peak" Threadripper processors have surfaced online on shipping manifests, revealing 96-core, 64-core, 32-core, and 16-core SKUs in the lineup.
AMD's Threadripper 9000 CPUs To Dominate The HEDT Segment, Featuring Up To 96-Cores With Zen5 Architecture
For those unaware, AMD's "Zen5-based" Threadripper CPU lineup hasn't seen the market spotlight yet, and interestingly, Team Red hasn't even talked about it for now. However, based on a series of previous leaks, we are now aware that the Threadripper 9000 series, which is said to replace the Threadripper 7000 "Zen4" CPU lineup, is codenamed "Shimada Peak," and according to new NBD shipping manifests (via Olrak_29), we now know that Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series will debut in a variety of core configurations.
Previous leaks informed us that Threadripper 9000 would debut with 96-core and 16-core variants, but the shipping manifests now indicate the presence of 64-core and 32-core SKUs as well. The top-end configuration in the lineup is said to come with up to 96 cores and 192 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture. The configuration consists of 12 CCDs, each with eight cores, 32 MB of L3 cache, and a single IO die.
While we are unaware of the exact specifications of the newly-emerged variants, it is likely that they'll feature four CCDs for the 32-core variant, while the 64-core variant will come with eight CCDs, given that each CCD will hold an 8-core configuration. It is expected that all models within the Shimada Peak lineup will feature a TDP of 350W, and they'll come with identical specifications to the Zen4 counterparts, except for the onboard process node and the core architecture as well.
AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 lineup is expected to be segmented into "PRO" variants as well, which will be used in pre-build workstations by partners such as HP, Lenovo, Dell & Supermicro. While we are unaware of a release date, it was previously claimed that the SKUs will be launched somewhere in 2025, likely in this quarter or the next, but it is uncertain for now. AMD's Shimada Peak lineup is said to disrupt the competition in the HEDT segment hence, we cannot wait to see how the SKUs turn out.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Generation Comparison:
| Family Name | AMD Threadripper 9000 | AMD Threadripper 7000 | AMD Threadripper 5000 | AMD Threadripper 3000 | AMD Threadripper 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 |
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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