Tuesday, June 5th 2018

AMD Announces 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper with 32 Cores

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btarunr
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AMD at its Computex 2018 presser unveiled the 2nd generation Ryzen Threadripper high-end desktop (HEDT) processors. These processors are multi-chip modules of four 12 nm 8-core "Pinnacle Ridge" dies, with up to 32 cores, and SMT enabling up to 64 threads. Much like the first-generation Threadripper family, there could be 16-core, 12-core, and 8-core SKUs; in addition to 24-core, 28-core, and 32-core ones. AMD did mention that these chips are backwards compatible with X399 motherboards, although it remains to be seen how AMD wires out the memory of two extra dies on the X399 platform. In all likelihood, there could be a new wave of motherboards that retain the TR4 socket with backwards-compatibility with 1st generation Threadripper proccessors, but having 8-channel memory slots.

The 2nd generation chips feature higher clock-speeds, and all of the "Zen+" features introduced by "Pinnacle Ridge," including Precision Boost II and XFR 2.0. AMD put up a demo of the chip challenging Intel's top-dog Core i9-7980XE, which has two more cores than it. This probably explains why Intel revealed a 28-core HEDT SKU yesterday. AMD stated that the lineup is en route Q3-2018 launch.

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39 Comments on AMD Announces 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper with 32 Cores

#26
Caring1
lasWell 56 threads running 5 GHz is pretty impressive tho.

AMD should overclock their 32C/64T and try to beat it.
AMD 's chip hasn't got a hope of reaching 5GHz and remaining stable, but then again, it doesn't have to to beat Intel's offering.
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#27
las
R0H1TBecause then they'd have to pull an all nighter to compare their scores with a liquid (nitrogen?) cooled Intel part. The fact that they demoed their product with an air cooler, AMD branded one, speaks volumes of TR2 & more than anything else solidifies AMD's position in the HEDT segment.
Or maybe it just hits a brick wall like all AMD CPU's lately.
Overclocking is pretty boring on Ryzen.
I can max out my 1700x on cheap air because 3.95 GHz is max (HTPC build).
I hope Zen 2 will improve alot on clockspeed.
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#28
R0H1T
lasOr maybe it just hits a brick wall like all AMD CPU's lately.
Overclocking is pretty boring on Ryzen.
I can max out my 1700x on cheap air because 3.95 GHz is max. (HTPC build)
I get that but no one in their right mind should OC anything above 12 or 16 cores to 5GHz for 24/7 usage. The demo was just for bragging rights & even then it's only useful for HWbot records, provided you can keep it cool. Not every chip will reach 5GHz all core OC (even with liquid He) & I can bet my s9+ on that.
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#29
springs113
As far as I recall, my zenith vrm setup is overkill. If the price is right I may just upgrade.
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#30
FlanK3r
Thats nothing against VRM on Intel Xeon Gold (Cascade lake X) :D
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#31
jabbadap
FlanK3rThats nothing against VRM on Intel Xeon Gold (Cascade lake X) :D
You mean Xeon Platinum. I doubt they will increase core count on xeon gold from Skylake SP(22c/28c of XCC for max xeon gold config).
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#32
iO
Any info about the memory config? Redesigning the PCB layout to support 8 memory channels should be really easy but what about existing boards?
Do they have some internal, on-die memory DIMM rerouting tech they never spoke about or will it run in some kind of crippled backwards compatibility mode?
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#34
HD64G
That launch made Intel seem very lauphable from my point of view as a customer. They used extreme cooling for their cpu that no customer will use permanently just to try and throw a shadow with a high CB score over the upcoming 32C/64T TR2. and since their 28C/56T will be pricier for sure and will need a new motherboard also opposed to TR2 and X399 compatibility, they are getting more and more desrerate. They now that 7nm Zen2 will surpass their offers and they try to keep as many customers not jumping the ship. But with the security vulnerabilities discovered every month or so, they will lose more than they are willing to imho. And kudos to AMD for dearing to offer server level compute power to their customers alongside ECC memory compatibility and full enabled PCI lanes since the 1st TR platform. I bet they knew back then that the refresh will get 4-in-1 zen core cpus.

And this video causes many more laughs also

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#35
efikkan
It's sad to see Steve at GamersNexus having a breakdown like Linus did last year due to Skylake-X, he is usually one of the more serious youtubers. He should get some rest.
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#36
phill
I'm really looking forward to seeing this CPU review.... Crunching cancer at 64 threads at a time... Wow !! :)
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#37
LiveOrDie
@btarunr


Typo? "Core i9-7980XE, which has two more cores than it. " 18 Vs 32 is a lot more than 2 cores its 14 cores.
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#38
Xzibit
darkangel0504Intel 28 cores Cooling Solution
Not even RGB

The Threadripper 2 demo ran on a monster of an air cooler! AMD designed the Wraith Ripper in conjunction with Cooler Master, and you'll be able to buy it on store shelves.
efikkanIt's sad to see Steve at GamersNexus having a breakdown like Linus did last year due to Skylake-X, he is usually one of the more serious youtubers. He should get some rest.
I thought it was funny.
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