AMD Zen4 Raphael AM5 LGA1718 Processor Render

ExecutableFix is back, bringing enthusiasts more juicy insights. This time, the leaker shared a render of the AMD Raphael (Zen 4 architecture) chip's contact pad, designed specifically for the unannounced AM5 LGA1718 socket.

According to the insider, these new CPUs will feature 28 PCI-e 4.0 lanes — four more than current Zen 3 processors. Most products will have a 120-watt TDP, with 170 watts likely reserved for top-tier 16-core models.

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A glance at the AM5 LGA1718 socket's contact pad immediately brings to mind AMD's brief foray into Socket F, or LGA 1207 as it was more simply known, released way back in 2006. That socket was specifically designed for Opteron chips using Santa Rosa/Santa Ana cores (and for workstations powered by the legendary Athlon 64 FX), and its visual resemblance to LGA 1718 is striking:

Comparing the AMD LGA1718 and Intel LGA1700 processors, it's clear the AMD chip is slightly more compact and familiar due to its classic square form factor:

Just like last time, the insider didn't offer any additional details about the announcement date for AMD's new CPUs.