Globalfoundries expects great things from 7nm - Clocks in the "5GHz Range"?

WYP · #1 07-03-18, 10:39 AM

Will 7nm deliver a huge performance increase for Zen 2?

Read more about Globalfoundries' 7nm process.

tannji · #2 07-03-18, 01:28 PM

This could be the biggest game changer since Thunderbird and A64. Or not. 40% over Ryzen is a mighty ballsy statement, but they made the same projection for Ryzen and exceeded it considerably. Can't wait to see how this shakes out.

WYP · #3 07-03-18, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tannji

This could be the biggest game changer since Thunderbird and A64. Or not. 40% over Ryzen is a mighty ballsy statement, but they made the same projection for Ryzen and exceeded it considerably. Can't wait to see how this shakes out.

Note that this is 40% over 14nm, not Ryzen. These scaling levels may not apply perfectly to AMD's Ryzen 2 design. AMD needs to make good use of the process to get these advantages.

tannji · #4 07-03-18, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WYP

Note that this is 40% over 14nm, not Ryzen. These scaling levels may not apply perfectly to AMD's Ryzen 2 design. AMD needs to make good use of the process to get these advantages.

Good point. Still, rooting for the best outcome. AMD is the hero enthusiasts need, IMO.

RobM · #5 07-03-18, 02:03 PM

Ryzen is 14nm with next months being 12nm so I would say this is 40% uplift to ryzen 1.
Regardless, the prospect looks really good