AMD Threadripper “Shimada Peak” Unveils 96-Core & 16-Core Zen 5 CPUs

Recently, AMD’s upcoming Zen 5-based Threadripper "Shimada Peak" CPUs were spotted in two configurations—one with 96 cores and another with 16 cores—at the NBD.ltd shipping outlet. It’s an exciting development in the tech world, especially since the Threadripper and Threadripper Pro series incorporating Zen 5 architecture have yet to make their official debut, whereas other product lines like the mainstream desktop Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000 CPUs, the AMD Strix Point mobile processors, and the EPYC series have already been released.

These new Threadripper chips are expected to launch soon for the SP6 socket. However, AMD has been tight-lipped about their specifications and exact release date. This marks only the second instance where information about the Zen 5-based Threadripper series, known as "Shimada Peak," has surfaced, with the previous mention reported on WCCF TECH.

A previous sighting involved the 96-core flagship Threadripper 9000 CPU appearing in an NBD shipping manifest at the end of August. The latest leak, courtesy of @Olrak29_, reveals the presence of two CPUs in the shipping log: the flagship 96-core model and a more entry-level 16-core counterpart. Interestingly, while the logs don’t explicitly mention "Shimada Peak," these are likely the same chips from the earlier leak.

The 16-core Threadripper 9000 processor will boast a 16-core/32-thread setup using dual 8-core CCDs, while the 96-core variant will feature a 96-core/192-thread configuration spread across 12 CCDs. Each CCD is equipped with 32 MB of L3 cache, bringing the total to 384 MB for the 96-core processor—closely mirroring the specs of the Threadripper PRO 7995WX. This model also aligns with its predecessor in terms of TDP, offering 350W, alongside 128 PCIe lanes, and compatibility with the same chipsets. What’s new is the process node and architecture, and speculation is rife that AMD might implement 3D V-Cache for these next-gen Threadripper models.

In addition to the 16-core version, there’s speculation about several other SKUs, including configurations like 24-core/48-thread and 32-core/64-thread, which have yet to surface in any leaks. Both Threadripper 9000 and Pro 9000 series are expected to be released on the TRX50 and WRX90 chipsets, respectively, in 2025. However, the exact launch timeline remains a mystery.

For those tracking the evolution of AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors, here’s a quick comparison:

• AMD Threadripper 9000 (Shimada Peak)
  • CPU Architecture: Zen 5
  • Process Node: 4nm
  • Max CPU Cores: 96?
  • Max TDP: 350W?
  • Launch: 2025

In contrast, the previous generations like the Threadripper 7000 (Storm Peak) and Threadripper 5000 (Chagall) sport Zen 4 and Zen 2 architectures, respectively, reflecting steady improvements in CPU core counts, process nodes, and power efficiency over the years.

For more on this developing story, you can follow updates from sources like @Olrak29_ on social media.

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