AMD is preparing to release new enterprise Ryzen Pro CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture, as indicated by a post on X from @momomo_us, a self-proclaimed leaker. These chips are designed for business use, incorporating enhanced security and management features compared to their consumer-grade counterparts.
— 188号 (@momomo_us) July 29, 2025
While the Ryzen Pro chips generally exhibit slightly lower performance than their non-Pro equivalents, they feature a significantly reduced thermal design power (TDP). This characteristic contributes to their cost-effectiveness and efficiency, making them suitable for a diverse range of system builds. The introduction of these Zen 5-powered units follows a pattern observed with previous generations.
The preceding Ryzen Pro lineup, built on the Zen 4 architecture, was launched approximately one year after the initial release of the AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs in 2022. That series included specific variants: the Ryzen Pro 7945 with 12 cores, the Ryzen Pro 7745 with 8 cores, and the Ryzen Pro 7645 with 6 cores. The current rumors regarding the new Ryzen Pro 9000 series align with this established naming convention and release cadence, particularly given that Ryzen 9000 series consumer CPUs have been available for over eighteen months.
Information suggests that the new Ryzen Pro 9000 chips share several specifications with their predecessors. Both generations reportedly feature identical L3 cache sizes; the higher-end Ryzen 9 Pro chips maintain 64 MB of L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5 Pro CPUs retain 32 MB. Furthermore, the TDP ratings across the new lineup are anticipated to be consistent with the previous AMD Ryzen 7000 Pro models, with each chip reportedly peaking at a 65 W TDP.
Direct comparisons between the generations reveal specific clock speed variations. The 12-core Ryzen 9 Pro 7945, from the previous generation, exhibits a base clock speed that is 300 MHz higher than the rumored Ryzen 9 Pro 9945. Conversely, the 8-core Ryzen 7 Pro 9745 and Ryzen 7 Pro 7745 CPUs are stated to possess equivalent base clock speeds. For the 6-core variants, the Ryzen 5 Pro 9645 is projected to be 100 MHz faster than the older Ryzen 5 Pro 7645, according to the available information.
The primary advancement with the new enterprise-ready CPUs lies in the integration of the Zen 5 architecture. Zen 5 cores reportedly demonstrate a 16% improvement in instructions per clock (IPC). This architectural enhancement contributes to increased performance even at lower clock speeds. Ryzen Pro chips also incorporate dedicated security features for business environments, such as AMD Memory Guard and AMD Platform Secure Boot. The transition to Zen 5 is expected to bolster these existing security technologies.
Additionally, the new Ryzen 9000 Pro CPUs are anticipated to introduce enhanced AI capabilities. Given that the consumer-grade Ryzen 9000 chips have already shown improvements in AI features and performance, including better processing for creative software and support for Microsoft Copilot+, the progression of similar or advanced AI functionalities to the Ryzen Pro counterparts is a logical development. The Ryzen 7000 Pro series previously introduced AI-dedicated CPUs for business computers, indicating a continued focus on supporting AI workloads for organizational use.
