AMD has confirmed that the second generation Threadripper is now sampling.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000

AMD’s HEDT platform will soon receive an update with a new line of Ryzen processors. The Ryzen Threadripper 2000 will utilize 12nm fabrication process, which will likely allow AMD to increase power efficiency and overall frequency in single and multi-threaded applications.

AMD has provided an update about new HEDT platform during Ryzen PRO 2000 announcement. The next generation Threadripper is already being sampled and it should now be available to all partners. This means that Q3 launch seems very likely, continuing year to year refresh cycle.

AMD Zen Architecture VideoCardz.com Ryzen 1000 Ryzen 2000 Ryzen 3000 Ryzen 4000 Year 2017 2018 2019 2020 Architecture Zen Zen+ Zen2 Zen3 / Zen2+ HEDT (TR4) Threadripper 1st Gen Threadripper 2nd Gen Threadripper 3rd Gen

“Castle Peak” Threadripper 4th Gen

“NG HEDT” Desktop (AM4) Ryzen 1st Gen

“Summit Ridge” Ryzen 2nd Gen

“Pinnacle Ridge: Ryzen 3rd Gen

“Matisse” Ryzen 4th Gen

“Vermeer” APU (AM4) — “Raven Ridge” “Picasso” “Renoir”

AMD has listed three Threadripper 2000 SKUs, which are likely to receive the same core count as their predecessors.

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