AMD could launch some of its enthusiast-segment Ryzen Threadripper high-end desktop (HEDT) processors on July 27, 2017. On this day, you will be able to purchase PIB (retail) packages of certain models of Threadripper. You will also be able to purchase gaming desktops and workstations featuring Threadripper on this day. It is expected that AMD will launch about four SKUs, two 12-core, and two 16-core. The company could end 2017 with up to nine models . Accompanying these Ryzen Threadripper chips will be new socket TR4 (SP3r2) motherboards based on AMD X399 chipset. Some of these were showcased at AMD's Computex 2017 show.

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#1 Ebo

Looking forward to some tests of the platform:peace:. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 8:16 Reply

#2 Nkd

So looks like my reasoning was right. They will be launching Threadripper and Vega together. I think Lisa is pulling the right trigger, she didn't let the company launch Vega coming under pressure and have no availability and shut Raja up about it. Probably wanted to reduce hype since Raja has a hard time with keeping expectations in line and talking too much and delivering shirts and stickers only. lol Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 8:52 Reply

#3 Camm

Considering I'm ticking along with half a computer atm, these couldn't come sooner. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 8:53 Reply

#4 Aenra

Source by any chance? :) Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 9:04 Reply

#5 PowerPC

Nkd So looks like my reasoning was right. They will be launching Threadripper and Vega together. I think Lisa is pulling the right trigger, she didn't let the company launch Vega coming under pressure and have no availability and shut Raja up about it. Probably wanted to reduce hype since Raja has a hard time with keeping expectations in line and talking too much and delivering shirts and stickers only. lol Sounds about right lol Sounds about right lol Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 9:30 Reply

#6 Chaitanya

Looking forward to reviews, for multitaskers that is going to one hell of a platform. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 10:13 Reply

#7 Caring1

I can't wait for benchmarks and a review. :lovetpu: Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 10:57 Reply

#8 jigar2speed

Aenra Source by any chance? :) Here - Here - www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/6/12/15785606/alienware-area-51-ryzen-threadripper-intel-core-x-processor Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 11:06 Reply

#9 Aenra



I know it may sound.. odd, but, well. Stealing, sorry i meant copy-pasting, the work of others is a trend nowadays, i get that much, but for tact alone (if not ethics), a source citing is customary :) Thank you @jigar2speed :)I know it may sound.. odd, but, well. Stealing, sorry i meant copy-pasting, the work of others is a trend nowadays, i get that much, but for tact alone (if not ethics), a source citing is customary :) Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 11:14 Reply

#10 Vayra86

Vega could also launch on July 27... but hey



Sorry, it was too easy, couldn't resist Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 12:05 Reply

#11 Duality92

Vayra86 Vega could also launch on July 27... but hey



Sorry, it was too easy, couldn't resist That's asking for too much IMO, let's just start by asking that they want to launch it. Then they can put a date. That's asking for too much IMO, let's just start by asking that they want to launch it. Then they can put a date. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 12:59 Reply

#12 PowerPC

Duality92 That's asking for too much IMO, let's just start by asking that they want to launch it. Then they can put a date. How is that asking too much? Pretty sure they were already preparing to launch it at Computex. They better launch at the same damn time and I want to see bundles! How is that asking too much? Pretty sure they were already preparing to launch it at Computex. They better launch at the same damn time and I want to see bundles! Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 13:13 Reply

#13 Duality92

When is the last time AMD had a smooth release in all aspects? Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 13:17 Reply

#14 Italia1

Very good news... but in Italy August = all store closed for summer holidays.... So no cpu available until September. A question: anyone know some cooler to mount on it ? Motherboard availability ? Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 13:34 Reply

#15 Duality92

Italia1 Very good news... but in Italy August = all store closed for summer holidays.... So no cpu available until September. A question: anyone know some cooler to mount on it ? Motherboard availability ? Nothing yet, but as usual, I'll be designing and 3D printing custom brackets for existing coolers :)



My fear is that this socket will be too big and some won't cover the whole IHS. Nothing yet, but as usual, I'll be designing and 3D printing custom brackets for existing coolers :)My fear is that this socket will be too big and some won't cover the whole IHS. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 13:37 Reply

#16 Hood

Italia1 . A question: anyone know some cooler to mount on it ? Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 13:47 Reply

#17 btarunr

Editor & Senior Moderator Aenra Thank you @jigar2speed :)

I know it may sound.. odd, but, well. Stealing, sorry i meant copy-pasting, the work of others is a trend nowadays, i get that much, but for tact alone (if not ethics), a source citing is customary :) Dell/Alienware press-release isn't a The Verge-exclusive. Dell/Alienware press-release isn't a The Verge-exclusive. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 14:26 Reply

#18 Unregistered

Whichever threadripper has the most cores and gets within 100mhz of the fastest version when both are oc-ed to a reasonable max, I'm buying. I fon't really need clockspeed, but if the difference is too big, there will be a significant difference in gaming and tbh anything above 8 cores has diminishing returns. Still, I have the money and little time for my hobbies like youtube and streaming, so any time saved during rendering is welcome. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 14:59 Edit | Reply

#19 btarunr

Editor & Senior Moderator Italia1 Very good news... but in Italy August = all store closed for summer holidays.... So no cpu available until September. A question: anyone know some cooler to mount on it ? Motherboard availability ? Even online stores? Threadripper TDP is 125W for the 10-core and 12-core models, and 155W for 16-core. So most big LGA2066-ready coolers with compatible RM should do. Even online stores? Threadripper TDP is 125W for the 10-core and 12-core models, and 155W for 16-core. So most big LGA2066-ready coolers with compatible RM should do. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 16:58 Reply

#20 Prince Valiant

Nkd So looks like my reasoning was right. They will be launching Threadripper and Vega together. I think Lisa is pulling the right trigger, she didn't let the company launch Vega coming under pressure and have no availability and shut Raja up about it. Probably wanted to reduce hype since Raja has a hard time with keeping expectations in line and talking too much and delivering shirts and stickers only. lol Hopefully that's the case. If they could launch products on time they'd do much better I think. Hopefully that's the case. If they could launch products on time they'd do much better I think. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 17:49 Reply

#21 Captain_Tom

This really could be a game changer for content creators.





Not only is the price insane, but the efficiency will allow for interesting packages and money saved! Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 17:53 Reply

#22 Luke51087

btarunr Even online stores? Threadripper TDP is 125W for the 10-core and 12-core models, and 155W for 16-core. So most big LGA2066-ready coolers with compatible RM should do. Isnt the dimensions going to be extremely different? Being the socket is huge at 4096 pins vs 2066? Not to mention how much more more rectangle the socket looks? Isnt the dimensions going to be extremely different? Being the socket is huge at 4096 pins vs 2066? Not to mention how much more more rectangle the socket looks? Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 18:03 Reply

#23 Unregistered

Captain_Tom This really could be a game changer for content creators.





Not only is the price insane, but the efficiency will allow for interesting packages and money saved! Expect real tdp to be around 100W for the basic 10-core, 110w for the x, 120w low-end 12-core, 125w x, 140w second x and 140-155w 14-core and up.



Intel is more efficient, but the TIM ruined it for them making threadripper the automatic efficiency winner. 140w for the 10-core and probably 165w for the 12-, 14- and 16-core because turbo boost 3.0 will make them use all the power they can get.



AMD isn't too far off stock frequencies according to leaks either and who knows, we may be pleasantly surprised with stock and oc-ed threadripper speeds.



Unless you need 4.8ghz oc, threadripper is the clear winner here. Expect real tdp to be around 100W for the basic 10-core, 110w for the x, 120w low-end 12-core, 125w x, 140w second x and 140-155w 14-core and up.Intel is more efficient, but the TIM ruined it for them making threadripper the automatic efficiency winner. 140w for the 10-core and probably 165w for the 12-, 14- and 16-core because turbo boost 3.0 will make them use all the power they can get.AMD isn't too far off stock frequencies according to leaks either and who knows, we may be pleasantly surprised with stock and oc-ed threadripper speeds.Unless you need 4.8ghz oc, threadripper is the clear winner here. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 18:04 Edit | Reply

#24 Luke51087

Hugh Mungus Expect real tdp to be around 100W for the basic 10-core, 110w for the x, 120w low-end 12-core, 125w x, 140w second x and 140-155w 14-core and up.



Intel is more efficient, but the TIM ruined it for them making threadripper the automatic efficiency winner. 140w for the 10-core and probably 165w for the 12-, 14- and 16-core because turbo boost 3.0 will make them use all the power they can get.



AMD isn't too far off stock frequencies according to leaks either and who knows, we may be pleasantly surprised with stock and oc-ed threadripper speeds.



Unless you need 4.8ghz oc, threadripper is the clear winner here. I have a feeling they will not be much more different with the clock speeds as ryzen ~4ghz I have a feeling they will not be much more different with the clock speeds as ryzen ~4ghz Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 18:14 Reply

#25 btarunr

Editor & Senior Moderator Luke51087 Isnt the dimensions going to be extremely different? Being the socket is huge at 4096 pins vs 2066? Not to mention how much more more rectangle the socket looks? That's why I said "with compatible RMs." I was merely commenting on the heatsinks' ability to take the thermal load. The impression being created by the poster was that Threadripper is too hot to be handled by coolers available today. That's why I said "with compatible RMs." I was merely commenting on the heatsinks' ability to take the thermal load. The impression being created by the poster was that Threadripper is too hot to be handled by coolers available today. Posted on Jun 13th 2017, 19:33 Reply