Testseek.co.uk have collected 140 expert reviews of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 3.0GHz Socket sTR4 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 3.0GHz Socket sTR4.
August 2018
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The editors liked
32 cores and 64 threads
In a multi-core league of its own
Drop-in upgrade over last-gen TR
Quad-channel memory
Unprecedented 32-core configuration
Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Reasonable price per core
Indium solder between heat spreader and dies
Solid multi-threaded performance in some apps
Technically better value than Intel
Highest performance we've seen yet
Capable modelling performance
Particularly with product design software
Lots of cores make light work of multi-threaded rendering jobs
Reasonable price for specification
Generous storage
Spacious
Well-designed chassis
Relatively low power consumpti
Fastest 3D rendering currently available in a single-socket workstation
High single-core clock speed provides good 3D modelling potential
Amazing value for the performance
Surprisingly reasonable power consumption for performance
Compatible with exist
The editors didn't like
Single-thread not as good as Intel
Very poor at gaming without Game Mode
Poor scaling in some workloads
Expensive platform
One power hungry beast
Not all applications are 32-core optimized
Cooling system can't get the best out of the 32-core CPU
Faster rendering available with more powerful cooling and Precision Boost Overdrive enabled
Adobe's Media Encoder clearly not optimised for this many cores
Price
£3
899.00 inc VAT (Buy from PC S
Questionable performance when video encoding with Adobe Media Encoder
£5
994.00 inc VAT (Buy from Armari HERE)
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