AMD 16-core Threadripper Processors Listed Online

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 05/27/2017 07:39 AM | source: | 28 comment(s)

It is always a bit of a question, is it click-bait from an etailer, or is it the real thing. Over at Greek online retailer Skroutz two 16-core Threadripper Processors surfaced online in their store, the AMD Threadripper 1998 and 1998X.

Interesting as Threadripper processors are due for release in the summer. The listing is curious as it doesn't even come with pricetags. However the listing does show some specifications. Both models are th 16-core 32-threaded parts, and they have specced them at a 3.20 GHz base (unknown Boost) for the 1998 model and 3.5 GHz for the 1998X model.

Both procs are tagged under socket SP3r2, AMD's 4,094-pin LGA socket. AMD’s high-end desktop (HEDT) platform, code named Whitehaven, will include support for quad-channel DDR4 memory and up to 44 PCIe lanes. It will compete directly with Intel’s upcoming HEDT X299 platform and Skylake X CPUs which will feature up to 12 cores.

Previous have indicated that the flagship 1998X would feature clock speeds of 3.5GHz base and 3.9GHz boost with AMD XFR (Extended Frequency Range) feature. The CPU get a very reasonable 155W TDP, 5 watts less than Intel’s 12-core Skylake X CPU.

To be released soon?

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Phill-7
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#5436595 Posted on: 05/27/2017 01:28 PM

I hope it won't be a wallet ripper as well.

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#5436623 Posted on: 05/27/2017 02:45 PM

This is great for all consumers. Whether or not it can compete clock for clock with intels sklyake x etc is irrelevant, because if people see that they can buy a cpu with more cores with a motherboard that has 44pci lanes top to bottom, they might think long term it's a better and possibly cheaper option and intel will have to react accordingly.

The 4 core b.s race is over, and it would be pointless to say '10, 12, 16 cores is overkill' because then sooner it's available the sooner it will become mainstream and I applaud AMD for doing what intel held off doing for far too long because of their market dominance.

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#5436673 Posted on: 05/27/2017 07:55 PM

Competition is a sweet sweet thing indeed.

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#5436679 Posted on: 05/27/2017 08:29 PM

16 core & 32 thread CPU would make H.265 encoding almost bearable. I would definitely find use for all those cores. It also looks like the real competitions between AMD and Intel is finally happening again.

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#5436763 Posted on: 05/28/2017 08:36 AM

I think those gonna be the prices for the upcoming Cpu's:
1998X $1599
1998 $1399
1977X $1299
1977 $1199
1976X $1099
1956X $999
1956 $849
1955X $699
1955 $599

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