16 cores to be normal for next AMD mainstream CPUs, Reports say

32-core Ryzen Threadripper 2nd Generation processors at the high end is really crazy, but AMD next generation Zen 2 architecture could double core counts for the mainstream cpus as well, if the latest rumors are accurate. Techradar

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Bringing the bars higher for cpu count and multitasking in mainstream pc and gaming, the upcoming 7nm Zen 2 architecture from AMD is said to make 16-core processors the norm for the AMD’s next mainstream AM4 CPUs (aka Ryzen chips), according to a Chinese forum user on Chiphell who claims to be in the know. What’s more, TR4 (aka Ryzen Threadripper) processors will purportedly continue to feature a maximum of 32 cores, though SP3-socketed server silicon may see a bump up to 64-cores.

Zen 2 will also supposedly bring a 10-to-15% improvement in instructions per clock (IPC). This should translate into improved day-to-day performance with applications that don’t take advantage of using several cores and threads, such as games. Of course, this all stems from a rumor posted on a Chinese web forum – so, these details could change as more unofficial information comes to light. Techradar reports.

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Mohsen Daemi