AMD Launches the Highest-Performance Desktop Processor, Ever, with Ryzen™ Threadripper™ High End Desktop Processors
August 10 2017 - 9:00AM
-- Ryzen Threadripper Processors Set the New
Computing Performance and Platform Benchmark in High-End Desktop
Computing --
Today, AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) released two models of its highly
anticipated, Ryzen™ Threadripper™ high-end desktop processors, AMD
Ryzen™ Threadripper ™1950X and AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 1920X.
During an already record-setting year for the company through the
successful launch of several award-winning Ryzen™ desktop
processors for the AM4 platform, today’s release of Ryzen
Threadripper marks a major step forward in performance and features
for the high-end desktop market, with the new processor exceeding
the expectations of even the most demanding developers,
researchers, prosumers, creators, and multi-tasking gamers. Built
around the new AMD x86 “Zen” core architecture, Ryzen Threadripper
delivers overwhelming power, unrestrained potential, and
indisputable supremacy over comparable products in the market.1
“The level of global support and excitement built-up around AMD
Ryzen processors has been incredible to watch these last few
months, and with today’s Ryzen Threadripper launch, we deliver a
new level of computing power to the world’s fastest ultra-premium
desktop systems via an entirely new platform and set of multi-core
processors,” said Jim Anderson, senior vice president and general
manager, Computing and Graphics Group, AMD. “Ryzen Threadripper is
the jolt of innovation that the high-end desktop customer was
waiting for, providing the long-awaited ability to choose a
processor that best fulfills their computing needs at a competitive
price.”
Performance and AvailabilityBoth new models of
Ryzen Threadripper support the new SocketTR4 platform, sporting
sixty-four PCIe® lanes, quad channel DDR4 memory, and AMD
simultaneous multithreading (SMT). With support for 16 cores and 32
processing threads, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X delivers
unprecedented multi-processing power, the likes of which have never
been available for consumer desktop systems before. The Ryzen
Threadripper 1920X provides 12 cores and 24 processing threads and
will be available on-shelf along with the Threadripper 1950X on
August 10th, 2017. A third variant, the 8-core 16-thread Ryzen
Threadripper 1900X, is expected to be available August 31.
Product Line |
Model |
Cores |
Threads |
Base Clock (GHz) |
Boost Clock (GHz) |
XFR(GHz) |
PCIe® Lanes |
TDP (Watts) |
Suggested Price, SEP (USD) |
Availability |
AMD Ryzen™Threadripper™ |
1950X |
16 |
32 |
3.4 |
4.0 |
4.2 |
64 |
180 |
$999 |
Aug. 10 |
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ |
1920X |
12 |
24 |
3.5 |
4.0 |
4.2 |
64 |
180 |
$799 |
Aug. 10 |
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ |
1900X |
8 |
16 |
3.8 |
4.0 |
4.2 |
64 |
180 |
$549 |
Aug. 31 |
Whether rendering complex 3D scenes, streaming high-quality
video game content, or encoding, compiling, and encrypting files in
parallel of each other, the world-class performance per clock and
efficiency of AMD’s “Zen” architecture means users can do so
without sacrificing efficiency or performance. Ryzen Threadripper
1950X and 1920X processors include 40MB and 38MB of processor
cache, respectively, and all Ryzen Threadripper processors from the
$549 Threadripper 1900X to the $999 Threadripper 1950X feature the
same Quad-Channel DDR4 memory bandwidth, 64 lanes of PCIe® 3.0
connectivity, and processor-direct SATA/NVMe/USB connectivity. In
addition, every Ryzen Threadripper processor is multiplier-unlocked
to provide unlimited user flexibility.2 A full ecosystem of
SocketTR4 X399 platforms, with native USB 3.1 Gen2 10GB/s
connectivity, provide support for all Ryzen Threadripper processors
at launch, with motherboards coming from top manufacturers like
ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI.
Alienware Area-51 Threadripper™ EditionIn a
testament to the multi-tasking and gaming capabilities of Ryzen
Threadripper, Alienware has also launched its exclusive pre-built
16-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper™ Edition system to acclaim from
high-end desktop enthusiasts worldwide. The new Alienware Area-51
Threadripper Edition, named “Best of E3” by Tom’s Guide and PC
Gamer sports a similar Triad chassis design to that of
existing Area-51 systems, but incorporates AMD’s powerful Ryzen
Threadripper 1950X processor.
“Built into the Alienware brand DNA, we stand by our commitment
to deliver optimum gaming performance with iconic design and
outstanding quality, Alienware is pleased to be first and only OEM
to offer AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper to gamers and the new field of
home content creators and megatasking streamers,” said Frank Azor,
VP and GM, Alienware, Dell Gaming and XPS. “The Alienware Area-51
Threadripper Edition with the first-ever 16-core desktop processor
and CPU liquid cooling allows you to use the most demanding
applications to play, record and create simultaneously – taking
your gaming and content creation experience to a whole new
level.”Supporting Resources
- Learn more about AMD Ryzen Threadripper at
AMD.com/Threadripper
- Learn more about AMD Ryzen processors at AMD.com/Ryzen
- Learn more about the “Zen” core architecture at
AMD.com/Zen
- Learn more about AMD Products, Solutions, and Innovations
- Become a fan of AMD on Facebook
- Follow AMD on Twitter @AMD
About AMD
For more than 45 years, AMD has driven innovation in
high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization
technologies ― the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms,
and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading
Fortune 500 businesses, and cutting-edge scientific research
facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve
how they live, work, and play. AMD employees around the world are
focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what
is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today
and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog,
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AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Ryzen, Threadripper, and
combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc. PCIe is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG Corporation. Other
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their respective owners.
_______________1 Testing by AMD Performance labs as of July 22,
2017 on the following systems. PC manufacturers may vary
configurations yielding different results. Results may vary based
on driver versions used. System Configurations: AMD Ryzen
Threadripper 1950X and 1920X processors on an ASUS ROG X399 Zenith
Extreme motherboard, Intel Core i9-7900X processor on an X299 AORUS
Gaming9 motherboard. All systems equipped with 32GB (4 x 8GB)
DDR4-3200 RAM, Samsung 850 PRO 512GB SSD, Windows 10 RS2 operating
system, Geforce TX 1080 Ti graphics adapter, Graphics driver 384.76
:: 7/22/2017. Cinebench R15 nT is used to simulate multi-threaded
CPU performance; the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper 1950X scored 3042,
while the Intel Core i9-7900X Extreme (Intel’s fastest consumer
desktop processor) scored 2212 for a benchmark score comparison of
3042/2212 = 1.38× or 38% more on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X; the
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper 1950X scored 2451 for a benchmark score
comparison of 2451/2212 = 1.11× or 11% more on AMD Ryzen
Threadripper 1920X. Cinebench R15 1T is used to simulate
single-threaded CPU performance; the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper 1950X
scored 167, while the Intel Core i9-7900X Extreme (Intel’s fastest
consumer desktop processor) scored 197 for a benchmark score
comparison of 167/197 = 0.85× or 15% less on AMD Ryzen Threadripper
1950X; the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper 1950X scored 167 for a benchmark
score comparison of 167/197 = 0.85× or 15% less on AMD Ryzen
Threadripper 1920X. The AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper 1950X scored 3042,
while the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X (AMD’s fastest consumer desktop
processor prior to Threadripper) scored 1601 for a benchmark score
comparison of 3042/1601 = 1.90× or 90% more on AMD Ryzen
Threadripper 1950X. RZN-46
2 AMD’s product warranty does not cover damages caused by
overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware
and/or software. GD-26
Contact:
Jay Marsden
AMD Communications
(289) 695-0850
JayM.Marsden@amd.com
Alina Ostrovsky
AMD Investor Relations
(408) 749-6688
Alina.Ostrovsky@amd.com
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