AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 5000 processors (codenamed ``Chagal'') could be on shelves starting in September, according to the latest speculation on High-End Desktop Processors (HEDTs). As you probably know, there's been a lot of buzz around when AMD is finally updating its Threadripper chips again, as we last saw new models in November 2019, a September 2021 release representing a nearly two-year gap. This new Threadripper 5000 rumor (spotted by VideoCardz) comes from an inhabitant of the STH forum, a certain ``lihp'', so not a familiar source, which means you have to be very careful with this one, who claims that AMD plans to release the next generation. Silicon HEDT in August. Following this announcement, the processors will go on sale in September (remember, an earlier rumor suggested an August release, so this new speculation is roughly in line with what came before). Note that the comment mentions 'planned availability', so as always with these kinds of leaks, while that's AMD's plan at the moment, that could change and the planned timeline could be pushed back. .
Entry-level 16-core processor?
This rumor also adds weight to previously circulating speculation that AMD might produce a 16-core model with the Threadripper 5000 line. It would be a departure from current Threadripper (Zen 2) chips that have ditched the 16-core model. Other models with more cores will still be available with Zen 3-based HEDT silicon, of course, and the Threadripper 5000 is expected to keep the same 64 cores for the flagship chip as in the current Threadripper 3000 family. As for how a theoretical 16-core Threadripper chip will fit in when you consider that AMD has mainstream processors with this many cores, it's obviously going to flex its muscles differently. Remember that AMD's HEDT platform offers other performance benefits for heavy computing, including quad-channel RAM and more PCIe lanes. These new chips need to be compatible with current TRX40 motherboards, so in the event of an upgrade, you'll be able to plug in the new processor, and all it will take is a firmware upgrade. AMD has done well to keep an eye out for next-gen Threadripper leaks so far, but if the release is really only in a few months, we can arguably expect more leaks, which will give a much better indication. how the line is evolving and whether there will be a more affordable 16-core HEDT chip tucked away at the bottom tier. It's not too surprising that AMD has yet to release new Threadripper processors, given the well-documented supply and demand issues with mainstream Ryzen processors of late - the latest the company is dealing with. What it takes is having to fight another battle to meet the demand on the HEDT. front end, with the production resources already requested as is. In fact, this could be the biggest hurdle in the argument against the Threadripper 5000 in a few months, although AMD has said that the CPU stock situation will improve as 2021 progresses, and that there are clear signs of better availability. already (but not at the low end). Today's best processor deals
