AMD's next-gen Ryzen 10000 desktop CPUs rumored to come in seven different configs — Starting from 6 cores, flagship "Olympic Ridge" silicon may feature up to 24 cores

AMD is rumored to release its next-gen Ryzen 10000 series desktop CPUs, codenamed "Olympic Ridge," featuring seven configurations ranging from 6 to 24 cores. These processors will be based on the new Zen 6 microarchitecture, with single-CCD designs offering 6 to 12 cores and dual-CCD designs providing up to 24 cores. The flagship SKU may include 96 MB of L3 cache, a significant upgrade from previous Ryzen chips. AMD's Zen 6 architecture promises IPC improvements and higher clock speeds while maintaining compatibility with the existing AM5 platform. Comparatively, Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs are rumored to offer a 52-core SKU with substantial bLLC, presenting a different approach to core configurations.