AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X With 32 Cores Announced, 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X Shipping November 25

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X With 32 Cores Announced, 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X Shipping November 25

AMD has announced two new high-end Risen Threadiper processors with up to 32 cores, as well as a new entry-level Athlon processor with integrated Radon Vega 3 graphics. The company has also revealed an official date of sale for its late-running 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X desktop CPU. 

The new Athlon APU model will go on sale from November 19, priced at $ 49 (about Rs 3,470 before taxes), while high-end processors will all start from November 25. The 32-core Ryzen Threadripper 3970X will be priced at $ 1,999 (will be) around Rs. 1,41,565) and 24-core Raizen Threadiper 3960X will be priced at $ 1,399 (approximately Rs. 99,073). 

AMD has also introduced a new sTRX4 socket that will use its third-gen Ryzen Thrisper CPU. Motherboard manufacturers are expected to announce new motherboards soon.

The third-generation Thrisspar CPU is based on AMD's Zen2 architecture and is built using the 7nm process. They are expected to compete with Intel's lineup of recently announced 'Cascade Lake-X' Line-X processors.

 The base clock speeds for the Threadripper 3970X and 3960X are 3.7GHz and 3.8GHz, respectively, with a typical boost speed of 4.5GHz. Both models feature multi-threading up to 64 and 48 threads respectively. Both also have 128MB L3 cache and 280W TDP figures. 

They use the same modular 'chiplet' design as AMD's current-gen Epic Server CPU. RAM support officially goes up to 256GB of quad-channel DDR4-3200.

The socket sTRX4 interface breaks compatibility with previous-gen Threadiper CPUs but supports 64 lanes of high-bandwidth PCIe 4.0 connectivity for components including graphics cards and SSDs.

 AMD is targeting the new Thrissper series on professional workstation users who have heavy content creation, design, and assignment.

AMD has not commented on rumors of a higher Threadripper model up to 64-cores, although it is not impossible for announcements to arrive at a later date.

AMD also announced a new low-end Athlon APU with integrated graphics, which makes the Athlon 200GE a success. The new Athlon 3000G name is in line with AMD's Ryzen numbering scheme.

 It uses the previous-gen 12nm Zen + architecture and has just two cores with multi-threading. The base speed is 3.5GHz and there is no boost margin. Radeon Vega 3 graphics come integrated, and the TDP is rated at 35W. Interestingly, this CPU is unlocked for overclockability, which should appeal to enthusiasts on a budget.

Finally, the 16-core mainstream desktop Ryzen 9 3950X which was announced earlier this year is now set to ship in late November. AMD is claiming performance that beats Intel's current 18-core high-end desktop part. 

This CPU will not ship with one of AMD's own Writh coolers, as the company claimed in Reddit Post that enthusiasts prefer to have their own liquid cooling options. AMD recommends at least a 280 mm liquid cooler. It will go on sale at its previously announced price of $ 749 (about Rs 53,042 before taxes).