Ryzen Matisse Refresh clocks to hit 4800 MHz

Just a few days ago, information surfaced online that AMD was preparing a response to Intel's recently launched 10th-gen Core processors. Initially, the internet buzzed with talk of a 10-core, 20-thread Ryzen model, but that information was quickly debunked (though we can't rule out AMD exploring a 10-core chip for the 3000 or 4000 series). A day later, AMD itself confirmed it's working on a "Matisse Refresh" — an update to its Ryzen 3000 CPU lineup — set for release this July. Now, finally, rumors are beginning to emerge about the possible clock speeds for these new CPUs.

First off, all three upcoming chips will retain their existing core/thread configurations. The Ryzen 9 3900XT will feature 12 cores and 24 threads (just like the Ryzen 9 3900X), the Ryzen 7 3800XT will have 8 cores and 16 threads (like the Ryzen 7 3800X), and finally, the entry-level "refresh" model, the Ryzen 5 3600XT, will boast the same 6 cores and 12 threads (as the Ryzen 5 3600X).

However, the rumored clock speeds are far more interesting. According to leaks, the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT chip will automatically boost up to 4800 MHz, while the Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 5 3600XT will reach 4700 MHz.

Both the 12-core and 8-core models will see a 200 MHz boost, while the 6-core model gets an impressive 300 MHz increase! That's a significant jump, especially considering AMD CPUs' relatively modest overclocking headroom.

It's currently unclear if these new chips will feature a different stepping, or if AMD is simply using highly binned dies for this refreshed lineup.

Source: WccfTech