AMD Next-Gen Medusa Ridge (Zen 6) CPU: Base Model Will Have 12 Cores | Computer hardware parts and functions | Gpu benchmark | Cpu hardware types | Turtles AI

 AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 ‘Medusa Ridge’ desktop processors promise improved performance via higher core counts and larger L3 cache, built on TSMC’s 3nm process with a unified 12-core CCD design.

Key Points:

• Available in 12, 24, and 32-core configurations.
• L3 cache ranges from 48 MB up to 128 MB.
• Incorporates both standard Zen 6 and enhanced Zen 6c cores with substantial cache increases.
• Manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 3nm technology and retains AM5 socket compatibility.

AMD’s next-generation Zen 6 “Medusa Ridge” desktop processors are expected to provide diverse configurations featuring 12, 24, and 32 cores with L3 cache sizes reaching up to 128 MB; according to industry insights, a standard 12-core CCD is projected to deliver 48 MB of L3 cache while the variant employing Zen 6c cores in the 32-core model could offer a doubled cache capacity compared to Zen 5, with dual-CCD non-X3D designs potentially aggregating to 96 MB in total cache, and further augmented cache options available in X3D variants; these processors, fabricated on TSMC’s 3nm process, are anticipated to enhance transistor density, energy efficiency, and thermal performance while maintaining compatibility with the current AM5 socket, thereby streamlining upgrade paths for existing users; moreover, the unified CCD design is set to be implemented not only in desktop units but also across upcoming EPYC Venice server chips and mobile solutions branded as Medusa Point and Medusa Halo, reflecting AMD’s strategy to harmonize its product architecture across multiple platforms.

 The new Zen 6 “Medusa Ridge” lineup underscores AMD’s ongoing commitment to balanced enhancements in processing efficiency and multi-platform versatility.