AMD says Ryzen 7000 will get support for AVX-512 instructions and promises new chips with 3D V-Cache in the future

AMD marketing director Robert Hallock has recently given a number of interviews to industry media in which he shared new details about the upcoming Ryzen 7000 processors, as well as clarified some details not quite clear from the presentation at Computex 2022.
Image source: AMDThe AMD representative confirmed that Ryzen 7000 processors will be able to offer up to 16 physical cores with support for up to 32 virtual threads.
At the same time, the power consumption level of some chip models will reach 170W, and the peak - more than 230W.
He also shared some other interesting details about the AM5 platform, next-generation Ryzen chips, and future products.Perhaps someone in the audience at AMD's presentation noted the unusual gold color of the two compute chips with Zen 4 cores in the image of the Ryzen 7000 processor.
Hallock explained that this color is the result of a process called back-side-metallization.
What this results in is not yet known.
Hallock also confirmed that the Ryzen 7000 supports AVX-512 instructions.
In an interview with TechPowerUp, he said that the company used AVX 512 VNNI and BFLOAT16/BF16 instructions as part of its chip presentation.
They are heavily used by TensorFlow, AMD ROCm and even NVIDIA CUDA libraries.
\"Specifically, AVX-512 VNNI is used for deep learning acceleration and AVX-512 BFLOAT16 is used for inference [AI operation, although bfloat16 is used everywhere in AI and beyond].
Both sets of instructions are actually quite good speedups.
We don't use acceleration with fixed functions.
Perhaps we will work with our Xilinx team in this direction.
We see that in the consumer sector, workloads related to AI algorithms are starting to be used more actively.
For example, this can be found in technologies related to image scaling, which have evolved significantly over the past two years.
I think there is a growing interest among enthusiasts to use AI more.
We thought it would be a good time to add such features to our chips.
Especially as we move to a more advanced technology node with higher performance, power and capabilities,\" Hallock commented.An AMD spokesperson also confirmed in a conversation with TechPowerUp that the company will continue to work with 3D V-Cache technology.
Recall that it debuted in consumer processors as part of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for Socket AM4, a review of which you can read on our website.
\"3D V-Cache technology is absolutely part of our roadmap.
This is not just some one-time experiment.
We really believe in innovative chip packaging technologies that can give AMD an edge.
These are technologies that can dramatically improve performance.
But to say something specific about 3D V-Cache bundled with Zen 4, we can't yet,\" - explained Hallock.In an interview with Forbes/CrazyTechLab AMD representative did not confirm, but also did not deny information that the Socket AM5 platform will be as \"long-lived\" as Socket AM4, as previously stated head of the company Lisa Su.
On the other hand, the company has not yet shared all the details about the new platform.
Perhaps this information AMD saved for later.
\"I do not know yet.
Honestly.
We're still in the early stages of building the AM5.
A release is expected in the fall, but there's still a lot of work ahead.
That's one of the things we'd like to make clear.
Our users want transparency on this.
But we don't have an answer yet,\" Hallock added.In the same interview, he said that \"the Threadripper processor series isn't going anywhere.
This means that the company will eventually release a new generation of high-performance solutions, possibly for the Socket SP6 processor socket, which has been rumored for a long time.
However, the last two generations of AMD processors have shown that the company is more focused on the development of its workstation market, rather than on solutions for enthusiasts, which Threadripper processors actually belong to.
Any specific details about future HEDT chips Hallock didn't share.
However, he added that the company will give more details about the whole Socket AM5 platform in summer.

The upcoming AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX on Zen 3 was up to 34% faster than its predecessor in Geekbench

The Geekbench synthetic test database has revealed data on one model of AMD's expected high-performance Chagall-WS (after the artist Marc Chagall) series processors on the Zen 3 architecture. We're talking about the 32-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, which operates in the frequency range from 3.6 to 4.5 GHz.

The processor was tested as part of a certain reference workstation called Cloudripper-CGL, where «CGL» stands for Chagall series code name. This chip will be designed for workstations, and therefore will offer support for eight-channel memory and more PCIe lanes. According to the insider ExecutableFix, cited by VideoCardz, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 processors may be AMD's only series of high-performance workstation processors based on Zen 3 architecture, because the company allegedly decided not to release Ryzen Threadripper series chips without the prefix PRO.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX specifications

Boost frequency of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX performance

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X performance

In single-core test the processor scored 1686 points, in multi-core & ; 27 603 points, which is 34% and 23% higher respectively than the current 32-core model Ryzen Threadripper 3970X based on Zen 2.

AMD announces pricing for Threadripper Pro 3000 processor: flagship 64-core chip will fetch $5500

AMD recently announced that its high-performance Threadripper Pro HEDT processors, exclusively sold for a year only in Lenovo ThinkStation P620 workstations, will retail as separate offerings. They are expected to be available by March 2021. Meanwhile, AMD has announced their official recommended prices.

To recap, the Threadripper Pro 3000 series chips exist within the sWRX8 platform, which features support for eight-channel DDR4 memory (both conventional UDIMM and RDIMM and LRDIMM modules) and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes respectively instead of four memory channels and 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes in conventional Threadripper. The extended memory and PCIe 4.0 controller capabilities are due to the Threadripper Pro's use of a full-featured I/O chiplet from the EPYC (Rome generation) processors.

The manufacturer recommends a price of $5489 for the flagship 64-core and 128-thread Threadripper Pro 3995WX model, $2749 for the 32-core and 64-thread Threadripper Pro 3975WX & ; and $1149 for the 16-core and 32-thread Threadripper Pro 3955WX. According to Tom’s Hardware resource, the chips have already started appearing in the database of various retailers, but at higher prices. For example, Compusource shop has priced the first one at $6086, the second & ; at $3043, and the third & ; at $1253.

So the 64-core Threadripper Pro is priced around $2100 more than the 64-core Threadripper 3990X in retail terms, while the 32-core model is $1000 more expensive than the 32-core Threadripper 3970X. There are no 16-core CPUs in the regular Threadripper series, so the Threadripper Pro 3955WX can only be compared to the flagship consumer 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X. The former costs $454 more than the latter, but offers support for four times as many memory channels and 108 more PCIe 4.0 lanes. True, you'll have to buy a special motherboard for it. Some manufacturers, including ASUS and Gigabyte have already introduced them. It's worth noting that these prices are much lower than those announced by Lenovo in case of platform change and regular Threadripper to the new Threadripper Pro. For example, Lenovo is asking $7000 when switching from the 12-core Threadripper 3945WX to the new 64-core Threadripper Pro 3995WX.

AMD has released the Threadripper Pro a second time, but now for the common man

In the middle of last year, AMD announced Ryzen Threadripper Pro processors designed for high-performance workstations produced by the company's partners. It was announced today at the CES 2021 event that such processors will soon be available for purchase for casual enthusiasts.

Many were expecting from AMD's presentation today the announcement of Threadripper HEDT processors based on the new Zen 3 architecture, but that didn't happen. The situation with supply of Zen 3 semiconductor chips remains very tight, so for now AMD has refrained from releasing CPU models, which would consume a large number of CCD chips at once. Instead, the company has re-released the old Threadripper Pro 3000 processors on the Zen 2 architecture, which were actually introduced back in July last year. Threadripper Pro 3000 processors – are not the same Threadripper 3000 processors that have been available to enthusiasts for a long time. They exist within a different, more advanced sWRX8 platform, which features support for eight-channel DDR4 memory (both conventional UDIMMs as well as RDIMMs and LRDIMMs) and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes instead of the four memory channels and 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes of conventional Threadrippers. The extended memory and PCIe 4.0 controller capabilities are due to the Threadripper Pro's use of the full featured I/O chiplet from the EPYC (Rome generation) processors. Meanwhile, we should realize that we are still talking about processors based on the old architecture, while the modern Zen 3 architecture with 8-core CCX and increased IPC rate is likely to be available to users of high-performance workstations for a long time to come. The Threadripper Pro lineup available to consumers will be slightly different in composition from the set of CPUs available to system manufacturers. AMD has decided to offer enthusiasts only three models with 16, 32 and 64 cores, denying them access to the 12-core.

ModelNumber of cores/threadsMax./Base frequency (GHz)L3-cache (Mbytes)TDP (W)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 64C/128T Up to 4.2 / 2.7GHz 256 280

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 32C/64T Up to 4.2 / 3.5GHz 128 280

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 16C/32T Up to 4.3 / 3.9GHz 64 280

Leading motherboard manufacturers will release special motherboards with sWRX8 CPU socket for Threadripper Pro processors, which will be based on WRX80 chipset. Images of such boards have already flashed on the web.

ASUS WS WRX80 SAGE motherboard. Source: videocardz

As promised by AMD, Threadripper PRO processors will now be available to consumers directly through retailers and online retailers. It is expected to go on sale by March 2021.

Gigabyte is preparing a motherboard on WRX80 chipset - AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO chipset will be available soon

This July AMD has announced Ryzen Threadripper PRO series processors, sWRX8 processor socket and its own WRX80 chipset. At the time of the announcement it was said that at first the chips of new series will not be available for public sale. The only company Lenovo will distribute ready-made systems based on them. It seems that in the near future this exclusive agreement will come to its end.

According to VideoCardz resource, Lenovo ThinkStation P620 workstations use reference motherboard, developed by AMD itself. Now it turns out that other manufacturers are developing motherboard based on WRX80 chipset. Network sources shared an image of Gigabyte WRX80 SU8 motherboard, which is designed specifically for Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors. There are four models of this powerful workstation series, with 12 to 64 cores and TDP 280W. The main features of this new series of CPUs are the support of up to 128 PCI Express 4.0 lines, as well as the ability to work with up to 2 Tbytes of RAM, which can be connected via eight channels; Unfortunately, Gigabyte WRX80 SU8 motherboard official specs have not been released by image sources. However, when visually comparing it to the Lenovo ThinkStation P620 reference workstation board, it can be noted that the latter has fewer PCIe x16 slots available.

Lenovo ThinkStation P620

Lenovo ThinkStation P620.

At the moment, it is also unknown when the Gigabyte WRX80 SU8 board will be officially introduced and how much it is estimated by the manufacturer.

Threadripper 3960X

 

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - Relatively Affordable Monster

    There are three giant HEDT in the same line with Threadripper 3960X. Compared to TR 3970X and TR 3990X, Threadripper 3960X is the cheapest one. Yet, it still offers the HEDT performance for creators, streamers, pro-gamers, engineers, etc.

    The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a 32-core 64-thread processor. It has a huge amount of cache memory - 128 megabytes of L3 cache. The cores have a base clock speed of 3.7 GHz, and when boosted the speed reaches up to 4.5 GHz. The TR 3960X and the TR 3970X is introduced simultaneously. Their better equipped, stronger brother is TR 3990X. It is the most expensive and best-designed Threadripper so far. It is also the most expensive AMD processor. Since the other titan models are quite expensive, for some people with less budget, it makes sense to consider the cheaper model from the Threadripper line - Ryzen TR 3960X. This processor is priced at $ 1,400, making it more affordable for relatively limited budgets. The 3960X is equipped with 24 cores, 48 threads, and 128 megabytes of cache. The core clock speed is at 3.8 GHz and rises up to 4.5 GHz when the boost is activated.

"Relatively chepaer price is what makes this Titan advantageous depending on your budget."

TR 3960X Performance in Action

    Besides, the Threadripper 3960X is 50% faster than the Intel Core i9-10980XE on average, in various HEDT systems. Now it is clear why Intel is trying not to give importance to the Cinebench - benchmark, which simulates the rendering of the real world. And it shows why users still choose to purchase TR 3960X that frequently while there are better Threadrippers available in the market. 

    Back in the day, the single-core performance of the Threadripper 2990WX was not as good as expected. The 2990X and 2950X were also no better. Yet, the third generation models solve this problem. The 3970X and 3960X scored 510+ points in the tests, so they are much more powerful than the Ryzen 9 3900X and Core i9-9900K. They also beat the Core i9-10980XE quite well. This surely has improved the gaming performance of Threadripper 3960X.

AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3960X Processor Specifications

• Cpu Cores : 24
• Threads : 48
• Clock Speed : 3.8GHz Up to 4.5GHz
• L1 Cache : 1.5MB
• L2 Cache : 12MB
• L3 Cache : 128MB
• Unlocked : Yes
• CMOS : TSMC 7nm FinFET
• Package : sTRX4
• PCI Express Version : PCIe 4.0
• Thermal Solution (PIB) : Not included
• TDP : 280W
• Max Temp. : 95°C
• System Memory Spec. : Up to 3200MHz
• System Memory Type : DDR4
• System Memory Channel : 4

Threadripper 3970X

 

 

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Review - Most Powerful CPUs 

    AMD launched the World's powerful processors Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. So, a common question like “Is Threadripper 3970X good for gaming?” would be inappropriate to be asked. Because it is a HEDT which offers a stunning processing power for the hardest possible tasks on a computer. Adding these two “titan CPU” into their inventory, the company has now reached a point that they provide quality processors for every segment. 

    3D design, render, creating SFX, Professional Gaming, streaming… every demanding work is easy on TR 3970X. So you should think of this as an investment not just a part of your PC system. 

    The Threadripper series is meant to be the most powerful CPU of the brand. In that sense, Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is the second powerful TR member for now. We already gave useful information on TR 3990X which is the best performing member of the same family. 

Threadripper 3970X Reached 5.75 GHz Clock Speed

    It was announced that the tests were carried out on the MSI Creator TRX40 motherboard. The 3.7 GHz clock speed of the TR 3970X with 32 cores and 64 threads is known as the base clock value. While the base clock speed was 3.7 GHz, the boost technology accelerates the speed up to 4.5 GHz, when needed. As it is a model that has no multiplier lock, reports are coming from different sources about the clock speed after overclocking. Thus, after overclocking, a speed much higher than these values has been obtained. The CPU, when cooled with liquid nitrogen, was able to deliver 55% faster than the base clock speed after overclocking. Therefore, the speed of the processor was increased to 5.75 GHz. So, AMD set a new record in this field. 

    The processor, which uses the advantages of the 7 nm Zen 2 architecture, offers a very high-performance value, especially in heavily threaded applications.

    Lastly, let's talk about the prices of the series, which brings the Intel and AMD race to a different dimension. The speed record-breaking Threadripper 3970X selling price was announced as $ 1,999. The Threadripper 3960X model, a sub-member of the series, was announced for $ 1,399.

 

AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3970X Processor Specifications

• Cpu Cores : 32
• Threads : 64
• Clock Speed : 3.7GHz Up to 4.5GHz
• L1 Cache : 2MB
• L2 Cache : 16MB
• L3 Cache : 128MB
• Unlocked : Yes
• CMOS : TSMC 7nm FinFET
• Package : sTRX4
• PCI Express Version : PCIe 4.0
• Thermal Solution (PIB) : Not included
• TDP : 280W
• Max Temp. : 95°C
• System Memory Spec. : Up to 3200MHz
• System Memory Type : DDR4
• System Memory Channel : 4

Threadripper 3990X

 

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X - The Titan

    When you see the Threadripper name on it, you can’t simply ask Is Threadripper 3990X good for gaming? It offers way more than professional gaming. The product name is not coincidental in that sense. In fact, this type of CPU is called “a titan” or HEDT which stands for “High-End Desktop”.

    Following the success of the 3rd generation series of Ryzen Threadripper processors, AMD announced the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and set a price of $ 3,990) for this processor. This unprecedented price surprised AMD users, however, AMD thinks that the processor deserves this price. AnandTech, who recently put the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X to performance tests and examined in detail, looked at whether the processor deserves its price and who the processor is suitable for. Here are the highlights in the published comparison reports.

The Most Powerful

    The most important advantage of the TR 3990X over other TR 3000 members is the core-count, obviously. Threadripper 3990X doubles the TR 3970X in terms of core and thread numbers. While TR 3990X is carrying 64 cores and 128 threads, TR 3970X only has 32 cores and 64 threads -both of which sound insane for average PC users-. The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X works at 2.9 GHz base clock speed. When the boost is active, it will reach a turbo speed of 4.3. Now, that’s the part that you really should stop worrying about “gaming performance of TR 3990X”. Because it is, in fact, a HEDT that may serve as a workstation. You cannot find a processing power like that in any other CPU available. Streaming, rendering, 3D design, complex simulations, or any other hardcore task, just name it. This type of CPU can handle any of them easily. 

    The processor, which impresses everyone at first sight with its magnificent features, has also entered the processor performance test by PassMark. TR 3990X scored 55,444 points. It made a big difference to the closest Intel processor ( the score gap is 20.806). Thus, we saw various AMD CPUs between the rival’s product and ThreadRipper 3990X in the same test. Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is also the better choice in terms of affordability compared to Intel Xeon W-3275M, which falls behind by 20.806 points, yet costs a few thousand dollars more than the 3990X.

AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3990X Processor Specifications

• Cpu Cores : 64
• Threads : 128
• Clock Speed : 2.9GHz Up to 4.3GHz
• L1 Cache : 4MB
• L2 Cache : 32MB
• L3 Cache : 256MB
• Unlocked : Yes
• CMOS : TSMC 7nm FinFET
• Package : sTRX4
• PCI Express Version : PCIe 4.0
• Thermal Solution (PIB) : Not included
• TDP : 280W
• Max Temp. : 95°C
• System Memory Spec. : Up to 3200MHz
• System Memory Type : DDR4
• System Memory Channel : 4

Threadripper 2920X

 

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Review - Least Powerful Member of The Family 

    As many of you know, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has launched simultaneously with the Threadripper 2950X, 2990WX, and 2970WX First of all, those 4 Threadrippers also consist of two groups that are X and WX series. The WX Threadrippers are actually designed to serve as a workstation. So, the content creators, CAD users, and other similar professionals are at the target for them. Yet, here we have an “X” model. 

    Even if it is the little cousin of the family, Threadripper 2920X is capable of performing like a beast, as other members do. However, as we said, the X models are in the very same segment. But, the 2000 series are the 2nd generation so they have a brand new architecture. And like the other 2000 models are categorized as HEDT because of their core count and high performance. Actually, 2920X is also a physically large CPU. They are not like the 1000 series in many ways. TR 2920X designed to have 2 x 8-core modules (12 Nm / pinnacle ridge). The two modules control two memory channels of DDR4, eventually, it reaches 4-channel DDR4 memory. (2933MHz). 

Architecture

    We see a core count that makes the processor perfect for highly-demanding tasks. It has 12 cores and 24 threads. And the unique technologies like Infinity Fabric, XFR 2, and Precision Boost 2 enable the processor to perform smoothly even when the workload is at max. The base clock speed for the cores is 3.5 GHz and the turbo speed lies at 4.3 GHz. Besides having XFR 2 and Precision Boost 2, the Ryzen Master Utility gives you a simple but very effective overclock ability. The essential technology behind this “titan” is Zen 2+. 

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and other 2nd generation TR models started to surpass the Intel HEDT models in the market right after they’ve introduced. For TR 2920X in particular and the WX - X models in general, it is easy to say that AMD again has beaten the rival without suspicion.

AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 2920X Processor Specifications

• Cpu Cores : 12
• Threads : 24
• Clock Speed : 3.5GHz Up to 4.3GHz
• L1 Cache : 1.125MB
• L2 Cache : 6MB
• L3 Cache : 32MB
• Unlocked : Yes
• CMOS : 12nm
• Package : sTR4
• PCI Express Version : PCIe 3.0
• Thermal Solution (PIB) : Not included
• TDP : 180W
• Max Temp. : 68°C
• System Memory Spec. : Up to 2933MHz
• System Memory Type : DDR4
• System Memory Channel : 4

Threadripper 2950X

 

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950XReview - Cheaper and More Powerful

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a good example of beating the competitor’s product. Many of you know aware of the fact that AMD is better than Intel in many ways, for years now. In almost every segment, the processors of AMD perform much better than the Intel equivalents. And the better performance usually comes with a lower price thanks to AMD. 

    The Threadripper family has successfully followed this tradition. Now, in the HEDT segment, AMD repeatedly shows how more powerful and cheaper their “titan” processors’ be. Actually, it was way before the Threadripper 2950X that 1950X outscored the Intel Core i9-7980XE. 

    Today, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X surprisingly has a very low price that almost costs half of the Intel Core i9-7960X and Core i8-7980XE. Yet, as it’s always been, the Threadripper 2950X is as powerful as the Intel counterparts. In fact, for some of the benchmark tests, 2950X clearly performs better than them. 

Key Features and Specifications 

    Before sharing the important findings on the 2950X, let’s give the main specs. First of all, this titan has 16 cores and 32 threads. We see a very high base and turbo clock frequency like 3.5 GHz base and 4.4 GHz turbo. It is not common among the processors to have higher frequency rates and more core counts at the same time. Besides, it has 12nm CMOS that makes it possible to utilize 4 memory channels (up to 2993MHz) on the architecture. 

    Furthermore, the Threadripper 2950X has some other enhancements coming from the Generation 2nd. For example; here we see XFR 2 technology that enables additional processor speed up to %16. There’s also a newly added Precision Boost Overdrive technology which allows you to maximize the processor’s frequency and the power draw in the safest way possible. 

    An interesting finding from the benchmark tests is the improved single-core performance of the Threadripper. In connection with this single-core performance, the multi-core tests are also quite satisfying. Compared to the Intel counterparts, the 2950X is kind of the winner according to the test results from Cinebench, Handbrake and etc. 

Gaming 

    In the HEDT segment, it’s an affordable choice. But it is still not the “gaming” processor for most of the gamers. Because even with the highest settings on the most demanding games, you still have a large chunk of the processor available to work. So, 2950X is slightly above the regular gamer needs. If you are a streamer tho, you can run the additional tasks simultaneously like live streaming, video capture, video encoding and etc. along with the daily needs.

AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper 2950X Processor Specifications

• Cpu Cores : 16
• Threads : 32
• Clock Speed : 3.5GHz Up to 4.4GHz
• L1 Cache : 1.5MB
• L2 Cache : 8MB
• L3 Cache : 32MB
• Unlocked : Yes
• CMOS : 12nm
• Package : sTR4
• PCI Express Version : PCIe 3.0
• Thermal Solution (PIB) : Not included
• TDP : 180W
• Max Temp. : 68°C
• System Memory Spec. : Up to 2933MHz
• System Memory Type : DDR4
• System Memory Channel : 4