AMD’s upcoming Ryzen CPUs, powered by the Zen 6 “Medusa Ridge” architecture, will introduce a major core and cache count jump, new leaks say. The Zen 6 series will keep AMD’s performance trend going, featuring designs optimized for desktop, laptop, and server marketplaces. As before, these CPUs will be compatible with the AM5 socket, providing an upgrade path for current users.
As per reliable insider Zhangzhonghao, the new Ryzen Zen 6 series will have 12-core, 24-core, and 32-core models. Cache sizes will also grow, with the 12-core and 24-core models having 96MB of L3 cache, and the 32-core model topping out at 128MB.
A configuration breakdown indicates:
- The 12-core Zen 6 CCD will have 48MB of L3 cache.
- The 32-core model will come with 128MB of L3 cache and will use Zen 6C cores instead of regular Zen 6 cores.
- Desktop Non-X3D CPUs will have two 48MB L3 cache clusters (48MB per CCD), for a total of 96MB.
These leaked enhancements point to a significant increase in performance and efficiency, making Zen 6 a huge generational upgrade for AMD’s Ryzen series.