AMD’s next-generation Ryzen desktop CPUs, codenamed Olympic Ridge, are rumored to drop the integrated graphics while adding a neural processing unit. According to leaker Gotou_3rd, the trade-off marks a shift in focus for the company’s mainstream desktop lineup.
NPU integration marks a first for non-APU AMD desktop chips
Olympic Ridge is expected to be based on the Zen 6 architecture and use the TSMC N2P process node. The chips will retain the AM5 socket, ensuring compatibility with existing motherboards. Core counts are said to range from 6 to 24 cores with simultaneous multithreading.
Specifications
- Core Architecture: Zen 6
- Process Node: TSMC N2P
- Max Cores: 24
- L3 Cache per CCD: 48 MB
- Memory Support: DDR5 CUDIMM
The platform will support CUDIMM DDR5 memory and Wi-Fi 7. Each CCD may include up to 12 cores and 48 MB of L3 cache. The NPU will be integrated into the IO die, a first for non-APU AMD desktop processors.
The removal of the integrated GPU is not officially confirmed and remains a rumor. Launch is planned for 2027, where Olympic Ridge will compete with Intel’s Nova Lake-S.
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