If anyone needs a 64-core, 128-thread processor for a workstation task, AMD has announced that its Threadripper Pro desktop processors and WRX80 motherboards are now available for purchase in the DIY segment.
AMD Threadripper PRO CPUs and WRX80 motherboards feature 8 DDR4 ECC channels with memory support up to 2 TB and 128 PCIe Gen 4 Lanes
The AMD Threadripper PRO series makes strides in all categories and outperforms the competition in most areas. It features 128 PCIe Gen 4.0 tracks, which are twice as much as the regular Threadripper series on 64 PCIe Gen 4.0 tracks. The mouth-watering feature for most is the 8-channel ECC support with a maximum capacity of 2 TB (UDIMM, RDIMM, LRDIMM). The TDP for all four processors is set at 280W.
The star of the show is the AMD Threadripper PRO 3995WX with 64 cores and 128 threads along with 288 MB of total cache. The clock speeds are respectable on the basis of 2.7 GHz and increase of 4.2 GHz. Second in the classification is the Threadripper PRO 3975WX with 32 cores and 64 threads. The clocks are 3.5 GHz base and 4.2 GHz boost clocks and have 144 MB of total cache. Threadripper PRO 3955WX is third in the line with 16 cores and 32 threads with 72 MB of total cache. The basic clock speeds are 3.9 GHz and an increase of 4.3 GHz.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper alignment:
| CPU name | Colors / Threads | Base Clock | Boost Clock | L3 Cache / PCIe Lanes | Process | TDP | Memory support | Price | Release date of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Threadripper PRO 3995WX | 64/128 | 2.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 256 MB / 128 PCIe Gen 4 | 7nm | 280W | 8 DDR4 channels | $ 5489 | July 14, 2020 |
| AMD Threadripper PRO 3975WX | 32/64 | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 128 MB / 128 PCIe Gen 4 | 7nm | 280W | 8 DDR4 channels | $ 2749 | July 14, 2020 |
| AMD Threadripper PRO 3955WX | 16/32 | 3.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 64 MB / 128 PCIe Gen 4 | 7nm | 280W | 8 DDR4 channels | $ 1149 | July 14, 2020 |
| AMD Threadripper PRO 3945WX | 12/24 | 4.0 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 64 MB / 128 PCIe Gen 4 | 7nm | 280W | 8 DDR4 channels | TBD | July 14, 2020 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | 64/128 | 2.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 256 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 4 | 7nm | 280W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 3990 | February 7, 2020 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | 32/64 | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 128 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 4 | 7nm | 280W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 1999 | November 25, 2019 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | 24/48 | 3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 128 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 4 | 7nm | 280W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 1399 | November 25, 2019 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | 32/64 | 3.0 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 64 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 3 | 12 nm | 250W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 1799 | August 13, 2018 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | 24/48 | 3.0 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 64 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 3 | 12nm | 250W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 1299 | October 2, 2018 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | 16/32 | 3.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 32 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 3 | 12 nm | 180W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 899 | August 13, 2018 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | 12/24 | 3.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 32 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 3 | 12nm | 180W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 649 | October 3, 2018 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | 16/32 | 3.4 GHz | 4.0 GHz | 32 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 3 | 14 nm | 180W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 999 | August 10, 2017 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | 12/24 | 3.5 GHz | 4.0 GHz | 32 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 3 | 14 nm | 180W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 799 | August 10, 2017 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | 8/16 | 3.8 GHz | 4.0 GHz | 16 MB / 64 PCIe Gen 3 | 14 nm | 180W | 4 DDR4 channels | $ 549 | August 31, 2017 |
To take advantage of Threadripper PRO, you also need to buy a WRX80 motherboard. So far, ASUS, Gigabyte and Supermicro have made their options available. Motherboards have an absurd amount of I / O and connectivity. Each motherboard has 7 PCIe Gen 4.0 slots and a wide variety of connectors. The Threadripper PRO series can support up to 2 TB of DDR4 memory, but the motherboard is the limitation with all 3 models supporting only 1 TB of DDR4 memory. Don’t get me wrong, 1 TB is a lot, but for the ultimate workstation, that extra terabyte can make a big difference.
The price seen in the table shows that the AMD Threadripper PRO 3995WX will cost $ 5,489, the Threadripper PRO 3975WX will cost $ 2,749 and the Threadripper PRO 3955WX will cost $ 1,149. The Threadripper PRO 3945WX is still priceless. If you want more information about the Threadripper PRO series and WRX80 motherboards, read this article for details.
Motherboard with AMD WRX80 chipset from SuperO, ASUS and Gigabyte
AMD’s workstation partners, which include Supermicro, ASUS and Gigabyte, also announced their respective WRX80 motherboards that consumers can purchase. These motherboards are the ultimate workstation solution, offering insane amounts of I / O and connectivity. Let’s start with the specifications and detailed details of these motherboards.
ASUS WRX80 PRO WS SAGE SE motherboard
ASUS WRX80 PRO WS SAGE SE features the huge SP3 socket that houses 4096 LGA pins and supports only AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper Pro series processors. Around the socket are eight DIMM slots that can support up to 1 TB of DDR4 memory with speeds up to 3200 MHz RDIMM / LDIMM. Some prominent features of the motherboard include:
- AMD sWRX8 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series processors
- Ultra-fast connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port, 10 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0, HYPER M.2 x16 Gen 4 card and 10Gb dual Ethernet Inte®
- ASMB9-iKVM remote management: BMC chip to provide intelligence for your IPMI architecture for out-of-band management to improve hardware level control for greater IT efficiency
- Powerful performance: 16 power stages, multi-GPU support and R-DIMM memory support
- Reliable stability: Tested for 24/7 reliability, validated for solid compatibility and equipped with SafeSlot for maximum security
Unlike Gigabyte, ASUS made use of larger aluminum heat sinks that cover the power distribution system. The M.2 slots are also covered by complete heat sinks, while the PCH has active fan cooling. The mesh plate over the PCH heatsink looks great and you can see the placement of the fan under it. There is also a similar mesh coating on the heatsink next to the I / O rear panel. You can also see an active fan cooling solution implemented here and the mesh grid hides it perfectly and also does not interfere with the flow of air. air.
As for power, the ASUS WRX80 PRO motherboard has three 8-pin, the standard 24-pin ATX connector, and also carries two 6-pin auxiliary plugs to power the PCIe tracks. The motherboard has a total of 7 PCIe 4 slots, all complete and complemented by a metal shield around them. The storage options come in the form of 8 SATA III ports, two U.2 ports and double M.2 slots. There is an impressive variety of IO’s on the motherboard. Only internally, we can see several USB 3.2 and USB 3.0 connectors on the front panel. The motherboard also features on / off and reset buttons along with a state-of-the-art audio subsystem in its own isolated PCB area. The motherboard will be priced at around 850-999 dollars.
Gigabyte WRX80 SU8 motherboard
The Gigabyte WRX80 SU8 is not just a common design and this is evident in its CEB Form Factor. The SP3 socket on the motherboard is flipped horizontally instead of the traditional upright position. The board has a 10 + 3 phase power design, which is powered by dual 8-pin connectors and a 24-pin ATX connector. There are four DDR4 DIMM channels on each side of the socket and the card is listed to support 8-channel DDR4 memory with capacities up to 1 TB. The maximum speeds supported by the card are 3200 MHz (RDIMM / LDIMM).
The WRX80 chipset, VRMs and 10G Ethernet controller are cooled by their own set of heatsinks. The WRX80 chipset is additionally equipped with an active cooling solution. The expansion card includes a total of 7 PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, all of which should work on the x16 link, as AMD Threadripper Pro CPUs offer up to 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.
There are also four SATA ports and two M.2 ports. The internal USB ports include four USB 3.1 connectors on the front panel. As for the rear I / O, the motherboard has double 10GbE and double 1GbE LAN ports, a variety of USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, DisplayPort / VGA / DVI outputs and a 7.1 channel audio hack with AMP-UP audio technology. . The card will support AMD Threadripper Pro CPUs with up to 64 cores and 280W TDPs, such as the 3995WX. In addition, you will find some interesting accessories with the card as well, such as a Thunderbolt Add-in card and an M.2 expansion card. There is no word on the price or release date of the Gigabyte WRX80 SU8 motherboard, but we expect it to hit the market in early 2021.
Supermicro SuperO M12SWA-TF WRX80 motherboard
The Supermicro SuperO M12SWA-TF is another WRX80 motherboard that comes in the CEB format. The motherboard has the SP3 socket and eight DDR4 DIMM slots that can support up to 1 TB of DDR4 memory. The motherboard carries an 18-phase power delivery and has dual 8-pin connectors to boot.
The expansion slots include a total of six PCIe Gen 4.0 x16 slots, four full-length M.2 slots (Gen 4.0), and storage options include four SATA III ports and two U.2 ports. The motherboard has an active fan solution over the WRX80 chipset. The motherboard can support 2 triple-width graphics cards, 4 double-width graphics cards and 6 standard graphics cards. I / O on the board includes a 10 Gb Aquantia LAN, 1 GB Intel LAN, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports. Additional connectors include up to 10 4-pin fan connectors, one Realtek ALC4050H + ALC1220 7.1 channel HD audio connector.