AMD Zen 7 Grimlock Ridge Desktop CPU Architecture and Technical Specifications Leaked
The technical specifications and visual designs of AMD Zen 7 Grimlock Ridge Desktop CPU have been disclosed to the public. The architectural rendering details which Moore's Law Is Dead shared show the first complete architectural design of AMD Zen 7 desktop processors which AMD plans to launch under the code name Grimlock Ridge. The internal schematics which leaked to the public show that core density will increase while AMD plans to maintain its current AM5 socket system.
The flagship Zen 7 Grimlock Ridge designs are reported to feature a maximum of 32 cores. The system uses two 16 core Core Complex Dies (CCDs) which operate on a 155 mm² I/O Die (IOD) to achieve this configuration. Manufacturers estimate that each 16 core CCD will have a physical size of about 98 mm².
AMD appears to plan multiple SKU categories which will operate under the Zen 7 product line.
- Silverton A high performance 16 core SKU. The model is believed to achieve clock speeds which will reach a maximum of 7 GHz.
- Silverking A cost optimized 8 core design. The chips will achieve better production results at lower costs when they operate without V cache support while running at half Silverton tier bandwidth.
- Silverlake A mainstream 8 core CPU intended for the broader desktop market.
The manufacturing process establishes platform continuity which maintains the existing operational framework. The leak reveals that Zen 7 will operate on TSMC's upcoming A14 node technology. The 1.4nm class process will begin production in 2028 making Zen 7 the future replacement of existing and forthcoming Zen architecture. The IOD used for these chips is reportedly the same hardware that will be utilized for Zen 6 processors in 2027.
The current PC builders need to focus on platform stability because it represents the main point of interest. Zen 7 will maintain its compatibility with AM5 motherboard systems. Users with Zen 4, Zen 5, or Zen 6 systems can attain 32 core performance through their existing setup which requires no motherboard changes.
AMD will use efficient 8 core bins from the Zen 7 production line to create mobile products which will operate outside the desktop market. The mobile products which will be developed under the code names Grimlock Point and Grimlock Halo will provide power efficient performance with advanced graphics capabilities for notebook computers.
Key Technical Data Points
- Maximum Cores 32 which requires 2x 16 core CCDs
- Process Node TSMC A14 which operates at 1.4nm
- Socket Support AM5
- Target Clocks Up to 7 GHz for Silverton SKUs
- IOD Size measures 155 mm².
