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AMD ZEN Engineering Sample Shows Promising Perf
In the Ashes of the Singularity-benchmark database a couple of product codes appeared with corresponding benchmark results. They appear to be ZEN engineering samples that can be recognized by their OPN number. The results already have been removed.
The OPN numbers are 1D2801A2M88E4_32/28_N and 2D2801A2M88E4_32/28_N. Apparently the last parts (in bold) represent the clock and turbo frequency. Engineering samples always run at lower clocks, and that makes the results quite promising.
The samples thus run at a 2.8 GHz base and 3.2 GHz Turbo clock frequency. The benchmark database screenshot clearly shows these CPU have 8-cores / 16 threads indicating a "Summit Ridge" processor. If you compare a bit back and forth you'll notice that even at these speeds the ZEN 1D would run roughly 38% faster compared to an AMD FX-8350. Compared to a Core i5 4670K (3.4/3.8 GHz) and Core i7 4790 (3.6/4.0 GHz) the ZEN processors zit smackdown in the middle.
Combined with the fact that AMD could really utilize the new 14 nm FinFET fab process and increase clocks make this new about ZEN very promising. AMD Zen is expected to be released later this year with initial batches and likely mass volume in early 2017. Courtesy goes out to wccftech who discovered this find and where able to chart it up.
Click on the thumbnail below for the chart.
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#5319798 Posted on: 08/11/2016 07:23 PM
Hopefully this is 4c/8t Zen, otherwise the result is just awful.
Hopefully this is 4c/8t Zen, otherwise the result is just awful.
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#5319804 Posted on: 08/11/2016 07:36 PM
"The samples thus run at a 2.8 GHz base and 3.2 GHz Turbo clock frequency, have 8-cores / 16 threads indicating a "Summit Ridge" CPU"
From the article.
Hey it's not that shabby even if it's 8 cores. Does run at a mere 3.2GHz.
Hopefully this is 4c/8t Zen, otherwise the result is just awful.
"The samples thus run at a 2.8 GHz base and 3.2 GHz Turbo clock frequency, have 8-cores / 16 threads indicating a "Summit Ridge" CPU"
From the article.
Hey it's not that shabby even if it's 8 cores. Does run at a mere 3.2GHz.
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#5319812 Posted on: 08/11/2016 07:58 PM
Yes! It doesn't suck! Well, Zen is on its way to become my next CPU
I wonder if there'll be GPU-less Zen CPUs in the future as well. Smaller siz and lower energy consumption or more space for extra cores and/or larger caches.
Yes! It doesn't suck! Well, Zen is on its way to become my next CPU
I wonder if there'll be GPU-less Zen CPUs in the future as well. Smaller siz and lower energy consumption or more space for extra cores and/or larger caches.
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#5319814 Posted on: 08/11/2016 08:00 PM
Remember the source: WCCFTECH
Still interesting. Engineering samples can be lower clock from what the finished product will be. Hopefully the fabs will perform to the level hoped for. Wait and see.
Remember the source: WCCFTECH
Still interesting. Engineering samples can be lower clock from what the finished product will be. Hopefully the fabs will perform to the level hoped for. Wait and see.
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#5319819 Posted on: 08/11/2016 08:06 PM
If the result is from Zen 4c/8t then its okay, If 8/16 then we waited all this time for nothing basically.Also price is going to be a Huge thing as well and regardless (Intel) will continue to dominate the High-end of Cpu's.
I am only interested in Apu's these days, Its the graphics that make them such a hot deal in my opinion.
If the result is from Zen 4c/8t then its okay, If 8/16 then we waited all this time for nothing basically.Also price is going to be a Huge thing as well and regardless (Intel) will continue to dominate the High-end of Cpu's.
I am only interested in Apu's these days, Its the graphics that make them such a hot deal in my opinion.
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#5319824 Posted on: 08/11/2016 08:20 PM
"The samples thus run at a 2.8 GHz base and 3.2 GHz Turbo clock frequency, have 8-cores / 16 threads indicating a "Summit Ridge" CPU"
From the article.
Hey it's not that shabby even if it's 8 cores. Does run at a mere 3.2GHz.
From what I'm seeing, this is FX all over again, more cores, crap performance, even in a dx12 game.
"The samples thus run at a 2.8 GHz base and 3.2 GHz Turbo clock frequency, have 8-cores / 16 threads indicating a "Summit Ridge" CPU"
From the article.
Hey it's not that shabby even if it's 8 cores. Does run at a mere 3.2GHz.
From what I'm seeing, this is FX all over again, more cores, crap performance, even in a dx12 game.
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#5319828 Posted on: 08/11/2016 08:35 PM
Am I missing something? What is AMD's business plan for the Zen? It's like creating a car manufacturer and making cars that are already out. Why would I get rid of my car I already own, for theirs if it's the same? If you made a new fast and sexy car that was a little cheaper than mine then yes I would come to buy. Just saying.
Am I missing something? What is AMD's business plan for the Zen? It's like creating a car manufacturer and making cars that are already out. Why would I get rid of my car I already own, for theirs if it's the same? If you made a new fast and sexy car that was a little cheaper than mine then yes I would come to buy. Just saying.
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#5319829 Posted on: 08/11/2016 08:37 PM
I have a bit of an eerie feeling which makes me incline towards what you said, I'll admit.
But I'll reserve judgment until launch, I'm just being hopeful.
It's just good that they're bringing out new CPUs, Intel needs competition badly. Ain't paying that much money for a new-gen i7, not when the performance difference from my 2600k is so small.
From what I'm seeing, this is FX all over again, more cores, crap performance, even in a dx12 game.
I have a bit of an eerie feeling which makes me incline towards what you said, I'll admit.
But I'll reserve judgment until launch, I'm just being hopeful.
It's just good that they're bringing out new CPUs, Intel needs competition badly. Ain't paying that much money for a new-gen i7, not when the performance difference from my 2600k is so small.
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#5319830 Posted on: 08/11/2016 08:41 PM
I don't know, that doesn't look to bad at all. It will be interesting to see just how well it overclocks. If it can, i'm sure it will give the I7's a good run for there money. Looks like AMD could be back in the game as far as CPU's go.
I don't know, that doesn't look to bad at all. It will be interesting to see just how well it overclocks. If it can, i'm sure it will give the I7's a good run for there money. Looks like AMD could be back in the game as far as CPU's go.
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#5319831 Posted on: 08/11/2016 08:47 PM
I want to see single thread numbers.
I want to see single thread numbers.
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#5319832 Posted on: 08/11/2016 08:47 PM
Looks like it will be an excellent gaming CPU especially with higher clocks than this ES.
Price and platform price need to be realistic in the long run so as to not hurt it though. It still needs an edge in price to pry many of the Intel regulars out of their current buying habits.
I still like to have extra cores for things outside of gaming too which is where this chip has potential to shine even more
Looks like it will be an excellent gaming CPU especially with higher clocks than this ES.
Price and platform price need to be realistic in the long run so as to not hurt it though. It still needs an edge in price to pry many of the Intel regulars out of their current buying habits.
I still like to have extra cores for things outside of gaming too which is where this chip has potential to shine even more
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#5319833 Posted on: 08/11/2016 08:54 PM
Hopefully we start to get some more leaks in this area.
I want to see single thread numbers.
Hopefully we start to get some more leaks in this area.
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#5319838 Posted on: 08/11/2016 09:11 PM
Doesn't look bad? Its almost as fast as some old Intel model and isn't even out yet. And Intel wouldn't be readying their own next things? And about overclocking... We don't know how it overclocks (its AMD so probably not that well) and in the mean time we DO know how Intel overlocks: press a button on BIOS and get 0.5-1 GHz boost on a cheap setup.
I don't know, that doesn't look to bad at all. It will be interesting to see just how well it overclocks. If it can, i'm sure it will give the I7's a good run for there money. Looks like AMD could be back in the game as far as CPU's go.
Doesn't look bad? Its almost as fast as some old Intel model and isn't even out yet. And Intel wouldn't be readying their own next things? And about overclocking... We don't know how it overclocks (its AMD so probably not that well) and in the mean time we DO know how Intel overlocks: press a button on BIOS and get 0.5-1 GHz boost on a cheap setup.
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#5319843 Posted on: 08/11/2016 09:20 PM
i have mixed feelings, on one side i'm glad that it won't be nearly as powerful as my 5960x that costed more than some peoples car. On the other hand, my inner AMD fanboyness is disappointed. So... with all this wishing and hoping for zen to be great, what we have is a CPU that is a 1090T compared to intels i7 920 which is more cores that can beat intels quad core in multi tread but fails in IPC.
i have mixed feelings, on one side i'm glad that it won't be nearly as powerful as my 5960x that costed more than some peoples car. On the other hand, my inner AMD fanboyness is disappointed. So... with all this wishing and hoping for zen to be great, what we have is a CPU that is a 1090T compared to intels i7 920 which is more cores that can beat intels quad core in multi tread but fails in IPC.
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looking good
hopefully this is either an early sample with lower clocks or this is a mid range SKU.
I was hoping for around 3.6GHz base and 4GHz boost. By the looks of it that would put it beyond the Intel i7.
Hoping these are decent clockers too, any news on if their BCLK will be unlocked or will we just have the multiplier to play with?