AMD announced the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX on 13 August 2018, but it was only officially launched today. So let’s take a look at this 24-core 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper processor!

 

2nd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper

When AMD revealed the 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors on 13 August 2018, they announced two variants – the higher-end WX series for creators, and the X series for enthusiasts and gamers.

Threadripper WX Series CPUs

Threadripper X Series CPUs

 

2nd Gen Threadripper Specifications

Here are the specifications of the four processors :

Specifications	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Transistor Count	19.2 Billion	19.2 Billion	9.6 Billion	9.6 Billion
Die Size	213 mm² x 4	213 mm² x 4	213 mm² x 2	213 mm² x 2
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	24 / 48	16 / 32	12 / 24
Base Clock	3,0 GHz	3.0 GHz	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz	4.4 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 Cache	16 MB	12 MB	8 MB	6 MB
L3 Cache	64 MB	64 MB	32 MB	32 MB
PCIe 3.0 Lanes	64	64	64	64
TDP	250 watts	250 watts	180 watts	180 watts
Availability	13 August 2018	October 2018	31 August 2018	October 2018
Price	US$ 1,799 RM 7,999	US$ 1,299 RM 5,499	US$ 899 RM 3,899	US$ 649 RM 2,749

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Unboxing The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX comes in a large sealed display case. Let’s unbox it and see what we find inside!

Inside the box, you will case, you will find the following items :

• One AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX processor in a shock-proof case
• One set of AMD Ryzen Threadripper documents
• One large AMD Ryzen Threadipper case badge
• One set of water cooler mount and installation tool

Next Page > AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX Up Close + Key Features

 

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