AMD Olympic Ridge will be a big leap. We will get more cores

It is no secret that the next generation of AMD consumer processors is to use the new Zen 6 architecture. Although the Ryzen 10000 designation has not been confirmed yet, internally it is codenamed Olympic Ridge. This is to be the biggest update for the AM5 platform in years. Not only higher clock speeds and IPC increases are at stake, but also new core configurations, a better memory controller and newer standards.

However, the Reds do not officially reveal any details. However, the veil of secrecy was lifted by a source known for accurate leaks. We will reportedly see at least seven different configurations. Four of them will be based on a single CCD and will offer 6, 8, 10 or 12 cores. Higher models will use two CCDs, which will translate into configurations of 8+8, 10+10 and 12+12 cores, i.e. 16, 20 and 24 cores, respectively.

This means a clear expansion of the offer compared to the current generation. For comparison, Zen 5 on the desktop today ends with 16 cores. At the same time, it will be a worse result than what Intel plans. The Nova Lake family will offer up to 52 cores. However, the red ones have a chance to offer better prices and lower power consumption.

The second half of the year promises to be exceptionally interesting. New architectures, new platforms and the return of the fight to cores can greatly revitalize the desktop market. However, the high prices of RAM modules, SSD and graphics cards may be a problem – and there is no indication that these will stabilize soon. Experts say the crisis will last until 2028.