Tuesday, June 6th 2017
AMD's Entry-Level 16-core, 32-thread Threadripper to Reportedly Cost $849
AMD has recently announced that at least nine models are in preparation for their new HEDT line-up, which will, for now, feature processors with up to 16 cores and 32 threads. The entry-level 16-core chip, the Threadripper 1998, will come in at 3.20 GHz with 3.60 GHz boost, 155 W TDP, and is absent of XFR.
If recent reports hold true, this entry-level Threadripper 1998 will come in at $849. Now, let's be honest - this seems like an immensely optimistic value, undercutting even Intel's 10-core 7900X, which has been announced at $999 (in tray quantities.) That's over 6 more cores and 12 more threads for $150 less. And let's just say that AMD's IPC isn't that much lower than Intel's to justify such an aggressive undercutting, a high-volume approach to the market.
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ETeknix
If recent reports hold true, this entry-level Threadripper 1998 will come in at $849. Now, let's be honest - this seems like an immensely optimistic value, undercutting even Intel's 10-core 7900X, which has been announced at $999 (in tray quantities.) That's over 6 more cores and 12 more threads for $150 less. And let's just say that AMD's IPC isn't that much lower than Intel's to justify such an aggressive undercutting, a high-volume approach to the market.
128 Comments on AMD's Entry-Level 16-core, 32-thread Threadripper to Reportedly Cost $849
$849,-
:peace:
Joke.
Btw, i wouldn't spend not even a penny for that thing. Whatever
:kookoo:
Assuming (again) that the difference between X and non-X variants will be similar to that of R7s (17ish %), we're looking at $993 for the 1998X.
A 16c/32t XFR SKU $7 cheaper than intel's 10c/20t. I approve :)
$999 = 16 core threadripper
$849 = 16 core threadripper
$749 = 14 core threadripper
$649 = 10 core threadripper
$499 = 8-core ryzen
thats what i think
10 core @ $599
12 core @ $699
14 core @ $799
16 core @ $899
16c/XFR @ $999
or somewhere thereabouts.
I wouldn't expect a major jump from 8 core to 10 core price. At least I hope not. That entry level chip needs to be entry level.
I'm really curious to see how EPYC competes with Intel's monsters at the ultra high end.
By reducing the core count AMD can clock these higher and target a prosumer/workstation workload. The 32c chips are clocked very low... 1.4ghz 2.8ghz turbo.
Intel 2066 is also limited to single socket and will only launch with up to 12 cores... the 14/16/18 xeon transplants won't be available this year, they were a pure kneejerk response to threadripper.
It will be interesting to see how much AMD x399 boards cost... G34 boards were and stayed incredibly pricey compared to 2011 and g34 had 1944 contacts, these have 4094.
The chips will have to be somewhat cheaper just to make the system cost competitive.
Naples will be competitive if for nothing other than NVME storage boxes. Intel simply can't compete with 128pcie lanes off a single chip.
Frankly I hope AMD does release at this price, I would love nothing more than to see more competition from them as Ryzen continues to develop. Not sure it is going to be there yet...those that want the best will pay the price, those that can settle for something good enough can save a nice chunk of change. Seems simple enough to me.
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Personally I would pay more than a cent for one, and am glad for competition as no matter who or what you are or think, competition is good for everyone. The logical fallacy of confirmation bias and the Dunning Kruger effect is strong with some though.