AMD Olympic Ridge “Zen 6” Ryzen Desktop CPUs Reportedly Launching In 2027
AMD is reportedly going to launch its next-gen Ryzen Desktop CPUs based on the Zen 6 architecture, codenamed Olympic Ridge, in 2027.
AMD Eyeing 2027 For Its Next-Gen Ryzen Launch? Olympic Ridge With Zen 6 For Desktop Ready But Might Come After Intel's Nova Lake
Yesterday, we reported that AMD's next-gen Ryzen Desktop CPUs based on the Zen 6 core architecture will include several core configurations, starting at 6 cores and all the way up to 24 cores. While we wait for more information from AMD itself, it looks like we will have to wait a bit for the official launch.
As per Benchlife, who have been very reliable in their past reporting, it is stated that AMD's Olympic Ridge Desktop family will not launch in 2026 as previously expected. Instead, the Ryzen "Zen 6" Desktop lineup is expected to launch in 2027. This means that it will be some time before AMD starts talking about Ryzen desktop chips based on the Zen 6 architecture itself.
It is confirmed that we will not see the next generation of Ryzen processors with the Zen 6 processor architecture in 2026
The Olympic Ridge processor, based on the Zen 6 architecture, will continue to use the AM5 socket. This literally means that current AMD 800 series motherboards can continue to use it. However, whether this is actually the case remains to be seen, and we'll have to wait for further confirmation. After all, the earliest possible release date for the Olympic Ridge processor based on the Zen 6 architecture is 2027; the AMD AM5 socket has been used since the Zen 4 processor architecture in 2023.
Currently, the following are some of the features we can expect from the next-gen family:
- Next-Gen Zen 6 Core Architecture
- Based on the TSMC N2 Process Node
- Higher IPC Uplifts
- 12 "Zen 6" Cores Per CCD
- Up To 24 Cores / 48 Thread SKUs
- 48 MB L3 Cache Per CCD
- Improved X3D 3D V-Cache Technology
- Compatible With AM5 Socket
- Support CUDIMM DDR5 on Next-Gen AM5 Motherboards
Well, a 2027 launch means that Intel will be out with its next-gen mainstream desktop family first. The Intel Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs, which are expected in single & dual compute tile variants, are expected to launch in the second half of 2026. Based on everything we had heard, Zen 6 Desktop was also going to follow a similar timeline.
However, a 2027 launch might also be plausible. That doesn't mean that we won't hear anything about Zen 6 Desktop CPUs for a while. At Computex 2026, we have heard from our sources that some next-gen or prototype AM5 motherboards will be on display, while the following months will see AMD slowly and steadily unveil more info. A 2027 launch indicates that AMD can formally introduce its Zen 6 desktop CPU family at CES 2027, where they are also expected to unveil Medusa and other Zen 6 products.
AMD Olympic Ridge vs Intel Nova Lake-S:
| CPUs | Intel Core Ultra 400 | AMD Ryzen 10000? |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Nova Lake-S | Olympic Ridge |
| Architecture | Coyote Cove (P-Core) Arctic Wolf (E/LP Core) | Zen 6 |
| CPU Process | TSMC N2P | TSMC N2P |
| Core Count (Max) | 52 | 24 |
| Thread Count (Max) | 52 | 48 |
| Max P-Cores | 16 | 24 |
| Max E-Cores | 32 | N/A |
| Max LP-E Cores | 4 | N/A |
| Max Cache (L2+L3) | 160-320 MB | 96 MB L3 |
| Max bLLC Cache | 144-288 MB | 64 MB? |
| DDR5 (1DPC 1R) | 8000 MT/s CUDIMM - Yes | 7200 MT/s? CUDIMM - Yes |
| PCIe 5.0 Lanes (Max) | 36 | TBD |
| PCIe 4.0 Lanes (Max) | 16 | TBD |
| Socket Support | LGA 1954 | AM5 |
| Max TDP (PL1) | 125-175W | 125W+ |
| Max Power | ~700W (Dual) ~350W (Single) | TBD |
| Launch | 2H 2026 | 2H 2026 |
AMD has already fast-forwarded its data center roadmap, so Zen 6 will be out first on the Helios AI rack with EPYC Venice CPUs alongside the Instinct MI455X accelerators. Overall, it will be interesting to see what the next-gen AMD Zen 6 Ryzen Desktop CPUs have to offer, and it will be a great time for users to upgrade their PCs after a miserable year due to DRAM and NAND shortages.
Which next-gen Desktop CPU lineup are you looking forward to the most?
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