AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

AMD's 32-core Ryzen Threadripper 3970X performs so far ahead of the curve that it practically creates a new class of consumer-accessible CPU. If you're a pro content creator with the ready cash, look no further: This is the V16 engine that makes your heart rate rev up.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1

Product details

  • An astonishing 32 cores and 64 processing threads for serious designers and artists
  • Incredible 4. 5 GHz max boost frequency, with a huge 144MB cache
  • Unlocked, with new automatic overclocking feature
  • Quad-Channel DDR4 and 88 total PCIe 4. 0 lanes
  • 280W TDP, Cooler not Included. OS Support : Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit

PROS

+ Unmatched performance in multithread-aware tests, with 32 cores and 64 addressable threads.
+ Top-notch gaming results.
+ Support for ECC memory with certain mainboards.
+ Up to 256GB of memory, in quad channel, supported on TRX40 mainboards.

CONS

- New TRX40 motherboard platform means high cost of entry.
- Low overclock ceiling.
- Single-core results are middling.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on November 25, 2019
AMD's 32-core Ryzen Threadripper 3970X performs so far ahead of the curve that it practically creates a new class of consumer-accessible CPU. If you're a pro content creator with the ready cash, look no further: This is the V16 engine that makes your heart rate rev up.
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