AMD introduces 3rd Generation Threadripper CPU, the world's most powerful computer CPU

AMD has just officially launched the 3rd generation Threadripper CPU with the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X (24 cores / 48 threads) and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X (32 cores / 64 threads), Zen 2 architecture for significantly more powerful performance. According to AMD's introduction, this is the most powerful computer CPU in the world today.

AMD's new Threadripper series is based on Zen 2 (7nm) architecture, supports up to 12 USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 SuperSpeed ​​10 Gbps ports, supports TRX40 - AMD's all-new motherboard and 88-lane compatibility. PCIe 4.0.

AMD confidently claims that, compared to Intel's Core i9-9980XE (18-core) CPU, Threadripper 3970X CPU offers 90% higher performance despite the same price. Specifically, AMD 32-core CPU for processing speed in Unreal Engine higher than 36%, V-Ray higher than 40%, Adobe Premiere Pro higher 47% and Cinebench R20 nT higher than 90%.

The company said that the object of the new CPU line is the video editor, designer.

Basic configuration of AMD Threadripper 3rd Generation CPU series, please see the details in the table below.

Model Kernel / Threaded Clock Cache Cooling Power Price Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24 cores / 48 threads 3.8Ghz (max 4.5 Ghz in boost mode) 140MB 280W USD 1,399 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32 cores / 64 threads 3, 7GHz (up to 4.5Ghz in boost mode) 144MB 280W USD 1,999

Not only is it more efficient, the new CPU can also save 66% more energy than the previous generation thanks to the Zen 2 architecture.

The new Threadripper CPU series is incompatible with motherboards that use sTR4 sockets because of the sTRX4 socket.

AMD will launch the 3rd generation Threadripper CPU series to the market from November 9.

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