Recently, AMD’s upcoming Zen 5-based Threadripper CPUs, dubbed “Shimada Peak,” have surfaced at the shipping company NBD.ltd in configurations of 96 and 16 cores. This glimpse offers us an intriguing peek into AMD’s future plans for their Threadripper series.
Despite AMD’s rollout of its Zen 5 architecture across other platforms—including the Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000 for desktops, the Strix Point mobile CPUs, and the EPYC series—the Threadripper and Threadripper Pro lines have yet to join the party. However, the Threadripper Zen 5-based processors are anticipated to arrive soon, supporting the SP6 socket. Details about their specs or official release timetable are still shrouded in secrecy. This latest discovery marks just the second instance of leaks for the Threadripper series under the Zen 5 umbrella, with the first leak being reported by WCCF TECH.
In the past, we encountered the flagship 96-core Threadripper 9000 CPU listed in an NBD shipping manifest toward the close of August. The current leak expands on this with an additional processor included, thanks to Twitter user @Olrak29_, who spotted these CPUs in a shipping log. The log mentions two Threadripper 9000 models: the high-end 96-core variant and a more modest 16-core model.
While “Shimada Peak” isn’t specifically named in these logs, the features detailed mirror those from earlier leaks of the Shimada Peak series. The Threadripper 9000 with 16 cores is expected to employ a 16-core/32-thread setup, utilizing two 8-core chiplets (CCDs), whereas the 96-core version will boast a monumental 96-core/192-thread configuration spread across 12 CCDs.
Interestingly, each CCD will carry 32 MB of L3 cache—culminating in a substantial 384 MB on the 96-core chip. These specs align closely with the Threadripper PRO 7995WX, including a thermal design power (TDP) of 350 watts, along with 128 PCIe lanes and compatibility with similar chipset platforms. The major distinction appears to be in the architecture and the fabrication process. Additionally, AMD is likely to introduce 3D V-Cache technology to its upcoming Threadripper line, which promises enhanced capabilities.
The newly unveiled 16-core SKU is making its debut in the leaks. It’s speculated that more SKUs filling the gaps—such as a 24-core/48-thread, a 32-core/64-thread, and even a 64-core/128-thread variant—could surface. Both the Threadripper 9000 and Pro 9000 series chips are projected to launch using the TRX50 and WRX90 chipsets, respectively, around 2025, though precise dates remain under wraps.
Here’s a quick comparison of the different generations of AMD Ryzen Threadripper, from the latest to previous iterations. Notice how the architecture, process node, core counts, and other specs have evolved over the years, leading up to the highly anticipated 2025 release:
| Family Name | AMD Threadripper 9000 | AMD Threadripper 7000 | AMD Threadripper 5000 | AMD Threadripper 3000 | AMD Threadripper 2000 |
|———————-|———————–|———————–|———————–|———————–|———————–|
| Codename | Shimada Peak | Storm Peak | Chagall | Castle Peak | Colfax |
| CPU Architecture | Zen 5 | Zen 4 | Zen 2 | Zen+ | Zen 1 |
| Process Node | 4nm | 5nm | 7nm | 12nm | 14nm |
| Max CPU Cores | 96? | 96 | 64 | 32 | 16 |
| Max CPU Threads | 192? | 192 | 128 | 64 | 32 |
| PCIe Support | PCIe Gen 5.0 | PCIe Gen 5.0 | PCIe Gen 4.0 | PCIe Gen 3.0 | PCIe Gen 3.0 |
| Max PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 | 72 | 64 | 64 |
| Max L2 Cache | 96 MB | 96 MB | 32 MB | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Max L3 Cache | 384 MB | 384 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB |
| Max TDP | 350W? | 350W | 280W | 280W | 250W |
| Socket | SP6 | SP6 | sTRX4 | TR4 | TR4 |
| Chipset | WRX90, TRX50 | WRX90, TRX50 | TRX40, TRX80, WRX80 | X399 | X399 |
| Launch | 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 |
It’s a fascinating time for AMD enthusiasts and industry watchers as new developments unfold. For more updates on this news, follow @Olrak29_ on social networks and stay tuned as we anticipate more leaks and official announcements.
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