AMD Introduces Ryzen 9000 PRO Series, Leading Model Boasts 12 Cores - New Business Lineup Comprises 3 CPUs for OEMs with Enhanced Business and Security Characteristics
In a significant move for the tech industry, AMD has announced the launch of its new Ryzen PRO 9000 series processors, which include the enterprise lineup. This series is based on the Zen 5 'Granite Ridge' architecture, sharing the same technology as the mainline Ryzen 9000 series.
The Ryzen PRO 9000 lineup consists of three new SKUs: the Ryzen 5 Pro 9645, Ryzen 7 Pro 9745, and the flagship Ryzen 9 Pro 9945. Each of these processors comes with impressive specifications designed to cater to the demands of the enterprise sector.
The Ryzen 9 Pro 9945, in particular, boasts 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.4 GHz and boost speeds up to 5.4 GHz. According to AMD's benchmark tests, the Ryzen 9 Pro 9945 is up to 44% faster in Blender and up to 22% faster in other productivity benchmarks compared to Intel's Core i7-14700 processor.
The Ryzen 7 Pro 9745 offers 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.8 GHz and boost speeds up to 5.4 GHz. The Ryzen 5 Pro 9645, on the other hand, features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.9 GHz and boost speeds up to 5.4 GHz.
Interestingly, all three SKUs in the Ryzen PRO 9000 lineup share the same 65W TDP. They also come with a bundled Wraith Stealth stock cooler.
While the Ryzen PRO 9000 series is less mature than Intel's competing vPro technology, both offer similar features with an overlapping goal in mind. The first computer manufacturer to use the Ryzen PRO 9945 processor, based on AMD's Zen 5 architecture, is yet to be announced. However, AMD officially introduced the Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 as part of the Ryzen PRO 9000 series in September 2024.
Pricing and availability of the Ryzen PRO 9000 lineup are not clear as they are distributed to OEMs that supply them in bulk to enterprises. It's worth noting that there is a consistent boost clock gain over the previous generation Ryzen PRO 7000 series in the Ryzen PRO 9000 lineup, except for the Ryzen Pro 9945 which loses 300 MHz in its base clock compared to its predecessor.
The Ryzen PRO 9000 lineup features cut-down silicon in favor of enterprise management and security features not present on standard CPUs. This makes it an attractive choice for businesses seeking enhanced security and management capabilities.
As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how the tech industry responds to AMD's latest offering and whether it can challenge Intel's dominance in the enterprise sector.
