AMD's Entry-Level 16-core, 32-thread Threadripper to Reportedly Cost $849

[notb]

The source is exactly the same guy ("Bits n Chips") who tweeted that Threadripper @ 16 cores would cost $849. At the same time he tweeted that the manufacturing costs for that chip are $110-120! Therefore, since the chip is little more than 2x the pins and 2x the cores, wired together, It stands to reason that a single 8-core CPU would cost about $60 to manufacture.

But should we believe him? How do we know he's a reliable source?
As for the "2x" idea - it's, sadly, not that simple. Production cost includes packaging, some allocated cost etc. This would make a difference.
Keep in mind Ryzen CPUs are often bundled with a cooler.

 

[systemBuilder]

If you just wanted to piss on the rumor why did you press me so hard for the source? It is a realiable source that is far more reliable about AMD matters than most sources, why don't you educate yourself a little bit before going off half-cocked with wild accusations, he has a whole web page of his predictions for the past 5 years - when he made them and when they came true. Your assertions carry little weight if you provide no references yourself.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

But should we believe him? How do we know he's a reliable source?
As for the "2x" idea - it's, sadly, not that simple. Production cost includes packaging, some allocated cost etc. This would make a difference.
Keep in mind Ryzen CPUs are often bundled with a cooler.

Not exactly true. You can buy ANY CPU without a cooler.

 

[notb]

If you just wanted to piss on the rumor why did you press me so hard for the source?

Because this is important information and you should have mentioned where you got it from.

It is a realiable source that is far more reliable about AMD matters than most sources

You didn't say where you get this info from, so how is it relevant whether the source is reliable or not?
1) Retail price, naming, release dates etc is public information - thousands of people know this before the official launch (from retailers to package/brochure printers).
2) Production cost is a corporate secret. Even most employees don't know precise figures for their firms' products.
Just the fact that someone is often correct at (1) doesn't imply he should be also right with (2).