AMD launched the second generation Ryzen processor this year, but although there is a 12nm process, Zen+ architecture, it can only be regarded as a 'small step run' on the basis of the first generation. The big move is still behind, next year's 7nm process, The new generation of Zen2 architecture will inevitably have a completely different look.
According to current rumors, The Zen2 architecture will increase the IPC (number of instructions per clock cycle) by 10-15%, which can be simply understood as pure architecture performance can be improved so much.
Zen architecture is very good, but compared to Intel's latest Core, it is still slightly inferior, coupled with process limitations, the frequency can not be too high, resulting in single-threaded, single-core performance is relatively poor, only through more cores And thread to make up.
However, AMD has long stated clearly that With the deep exploration of the Zen architecture, the follow-up will continue to release the forefront, at least to the Zen5, the process is also very radical, will cross 10nm and go straight to 7nm.
As a foundry, GlobalFoundries has not announced the specific improvement of its 7nm process, but you can refer to TSMC. Compared with 10nm, it can bring about 60% transistor density increase, 20% frequency increase or 40% power consumption reduction. GF 7nm must also It is worth looking forward to.
A promotional video released by MSI has hinted that the AMD AM4 mainstream platform will increase the number of cores, more than the current eight, and the new saying, The AMD AM4 platform will have up to 16 cores (32 threads) in the 7nm Zen2 era!
The AMD Zen architecture uses CCX modular design. Each CCX module is currently 4 cores. According to the news, the next generation will double to 8 cores, so as long as two modules are available, 16 cores can be achieved. Glue packaged).
The average user seems to use less than 16 core 32 threads, but on the one hand, this allows AMD to continue to maintain a huge lead, on the other hand, the introduction of 16 cores into the lower-priced mainstream market, but also more conducive to enthusiasts, content creation Users reduce platform costs.
But the strange thing is, The ThreadRipper thread tearer fever platform will not be too aggressive, and will maintain up to 32 cores next year (third generation).
EPYC Xiaolong in the server data center field will also advance to 7nm Zen2 next year, and the maximum number of cores will therefore double to 64 (128 threads).
It is said that It is terrible for a server manufacturer to see the samples of the second-generation EPYC platform, because the new generation of single-channel performance can be comparable to this generation of dual-channel!
Ruilong, Thread Ripper, Xiaolong will not change the package interface, the next generation is still AM4, TR4, SP3, but in order to meet more core needs, There will be 'secret weapons' in memory, and at least it will be very radical in frequency, and it will not even rule out the mainstream four channels.
