AMD Readies Nine Ryzen Threadripper Models

[Gasaraki]

It's quite unlikely that they would sell a 10-core Threadripper for less than the 8-core 1800X... I wouldn't expect them below $600, so they wouldn't really be competing with the KL-X and 6-core Sky-X. But they could fill the gap between the 8- and 10-core Sky-X quite well with 10-, 12- and possibly 14-core Threadrippers (it is quite a big gap). The 16-cores would probably be around $1300-1400.

Agreed

 

[Gasaraki]

Ryzen Threadripper 1955X 10-core will be how much we think? It would seem to be inferred here that it will be FAR less than the $1000 which Intel are asking for their 10-core i9-7900X? If the 1955X is, as this article states, taking on Intel's 4-thru-6-core CPU's in pricing ($250-400), then why the hell would you EVER buy Intel at this price point??

Probably $599 for the 10-core, since the 8-core 1800X is $499.

 

[jigar2speed]

Probably $599 for the 10-core, since the 8-core 1800X is $499.

Oh i would be all over it, 10 cores & 20 threads should be plenty for my gaming and video edition needs.

 

[_JP_]

Is the body-parts-sold-in-the-black-market vs. performance ratio on these better than Intel's 2066 parts?

If it is, I'm in.

 

[FourtyTwo]

Is the body-parts-sold-in-the-black-market vs. performance ratio on these better than Intel's 2066 parts?

If it is, I'm in.

Which body part of you is in?

 

[R0H1T]

Is the body-parts-sold-in-the-black-market vs. performance ratio on these better than Intel's 2066 parts?

If it is, I'm in.

Would have to ask the resident kidney/liver/eyes dealer about it, calling in all the experts

 

[R0H1T]

So apparently the 18core was in the pipeline 2 years back?

Raja@ASUS
The 18 core CPUs are not scheduled until next year. Won't have them for a while. Either way, unless you're using the rig for rendering or encoding to make a living, no need.

https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthre...b1490b807d019d&p=653561&viewfull=1#post653561

 

[Legacy-ZA]

I bet they will be soldered too.

 

[perlsite]

Probably $599 for the 10-core, since the 8-core 1800X is $499.

Personally I expect 16 core variant to be priced below $1000 mark!

10-core to take the price level of the 1800X at $499, and the 1800X itself to be slashed to the $420, then you know the drill - 12 core at $649, 14 core at $749 and leaving the 16 at something like $849.

Or even lower like:
10-core @ $499, 12-core @ $549, 14 @ $649 and 16-core @ $749! I still don't accept Intel's pricing - for me they are monopolists and hefty overpriced!

Don't forget that the server grade chips will come later too and that is the place where I expect pricing above $1000, not on the desktop market.

 

[Deleted member 172152]

4.1GHz boost and 200MHz XFR = 4.3GHz... that's pretty hardcore for Zen.

I might go for threadripper just to be future proof rather than upgrading from 1700 to standard zen2 with higher clockspeeds later. Threadripper seems to be a sort of zen1.5 and the fastest (12-core?) is probably going to be the best option for most.

 

[nickbaldwin86]

Reminds me of Pentium Pro.

reminds me of a desert plate

 

[efikkan]

AMD's mhz ceiling is mostly because of process rather than architecture. We won't see improvements to the ceiling unless AMD moves off LPP to something power orientated.

Don't count on it though unless AMD starts rolling in money anytime soon.

Ryzen is higher clocked than Broadwell-E, yet Broadwell-E performs better per core. Clock speed is not the issue.

I think you might have that slightly wrong, Im pretty sure what your seeing is still only 1 core at 4.1GHz XFR Boost its just that it bounces around from core to core which then in HW Monitor records it. What you need to look at is the first list under "value" as you run a benchmark/game whatever and then watch how many cores at once is clocked up to 4.1GHz and im pretty sure it will only be 1 core at a time doing so but it will jump around from core to core.

XFR is able to boost way more than 100 MHz under the right conditions. Zen is designed to adjust it's clock speed very frequently, way quicker than any HW monitor is able to detect.

 

[Deleted member 172152]

Ryzen is higher clocked than Broadwell-E, yet Broadwell-E performs better per core. Clock speed is not the issue.


XFR is able to boost way more than 100 MHz under the right conditions. Zen is designed to adjust it's clock speed very frequently, way quicker than any HW monitor is able to detect.

Broadwell-e is often worse for multi-threaded professional stuff and ryzen isn't too far off in games. 1440p+ ryzen is just better. Skylake-x will beat it, but zen2 isn't to far off, so we'll see. Hopefully threadripper performs well and is a bit cooler than skylake-x. Should at least be soldered.

 

[OneCool]

I wonder what the stock cooler looks like

 

[btarunr]

I wonder what the stock cooler looks like

I've heard that none of these will come with a stock cooler. AMD is preparing a Wraith-branded AIO liquid cooler which you'll be able to buy separately.

 

[atomicus]

I bet they will be soldered too.

The current Ryzen line-up is all soldered isn't it? If so, Threadripper is sure to be.

 

[Deleted member 172152]

The current Ryzen line-up is all soldered isn't it? If so, Threadripper is sure to be.

Why would the cheapo cpu's be soldered and the HEDT chips not? AMD knows how to treat it's customers with respect unlike Intel with it's sh*tty TIM.

 

[Prince Valiant]

Ryzen is higher clocked than Broadwell-E, yet Broadwell-E performs better per core. Clock speed is not the issue.


XFR is able to boost way more than 100 MHz under the right conditions. Zen is designed to adjust it's clock speed very frequently, way quicker than any HW monitor is able to detect.

Memory and latency seem to be the biggest problems with Ryzen. I presume quad channel and further improvements to faster memory with better timings will help?

 

[mcraygsx]

I cannot get over the fact we are getting full 64-lane PCI-Express gen 3.0 in all available SKU's. Is this really happening.

 

[Keullo-e]

I cannot get over the fact we are getting full 64-lane PCI-Express gen 3.0 in all available SKU's. Is this really happening.

And Intel is showing the middle finger to us at the same time.

 

[mcraygsx]

And Intel is showing the middle finger to us at the same time.

It was puzzled myself with INTEL. Once against hardcore enthusiast have to buy TOP Tier SKU in order to get those 44 Lanes. Most Skylake-X consumers will have to settle with 16 or 28 lane PCI-Express gen 3.0 due to cost.

 

[fullinfusion]

Maybe Claw Hammer would have been more fitting hehe

Yup thats a big ass efn chip.

Imagine the size of waterblock needed cor that :0

 

[cdl7307]

This is great news even if it is overhyped - I have always flip-flopped between AMD and Intel when building based on my needs at the time and cost, so if this can help to bridge the gap and get some real competition going I will be very happy.

Even though I have pretty much stopped using SLI/xfire in favor of a single, more powerful card (although I am not above getting 2 more powerful cards ) and have no need for PCIe SSDs or crunching cards, those 64 lanes are just very sexy.

 

[Deleted member 172152]

This is great news even if it is overhyped - I have always flip-flopped between AMD and Intel when building based on my needs at the time and cost, so if this can help to bridge the gap and get some real competition going I will be very happy.

Even though I have pretty much stopped using SLI/xfire in favor of a single, more powerful card (although I am not above getting 2 more powerful cards ) and have no need for PCIe SSDs or crunching cards, those 64 lanes are just very sexy.

Imagine the cooling capacity of even a basic sp3r2 waterblock! At least overheating shouldn't be possible!

 

[Jhelms]

I have zero need for this level of processing power but good lord - the NAME gets me HA! Want!