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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The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is the most powerful workstation processor cur
Published: 2018-08-13, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
The MSI range normally topped out at either the Titanium or the XPOWER, depending upon how old you are and which particular chipset you choose.With the introduction of the MEG X399 Creation MSI have taken all they have learnt with recent Carbon models and...
Published: 2018-08-13, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
The 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper comes in four flavours, two of which we have reviewed today, one of which is available to purchase with the other coming at the end of the month. All of them combine with the new X399 chipset to bring the whole Zen ar...
Published: 2018-08-13, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
Abstract: The 32-core / 64-thread AMD Threadripper 2990WX carries a 250 Watt TDP rating, thus the cooling performance is quite important especially if you don't want to hit any thermal throttling with this $1799 USD processor. Fortunately, the 2990WX doesn't requir...
Published: 2018-08-13, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
With the Phoronix Test Suite being open-source and designed to be reproducible and delivery fully-automated benchmarking, it is very easy to see how your own Linux system(s) compare to the Intel/AMD Linux CPU benchmarks shown in this article. With the Pho...
Published: 2018-08-13, Author: Paul , review by: tomshardware.com
Reasonable price per core, Lots of horsepower packed into 16C/32T configuration, Solid generational performance improvement, Indium solder between heat spreader and dies, Unlocked multiplier for overclocking,
Expensive platform
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X builds on all of the goodness offered by AMD's first-gen Ryzen Threadripper processors, addressing some of our concerns in the process. If you're looking to upgrade from an older CPU to an all-around crowd pleaser, Threadrippe...
Published: 2018-08-13, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
Strong Multi-Threaded Performance, Zen+ Enhancements, Easy Performance Boost With PBO, Mature Platform, Maintains Compatibility With Existing Mobos, Competitive Pricing
2990WX Falters With Some Workloads, Single Thread Perf Still Trails Intel Overall
The Threadripper 2990WX's performance proposition, however, differs depending on the use case. In compute intensive, multi-threaded workloads like those associated with content creation, the 32-core / 64-thread Threadripper 2990WX is an absolute beast. In...
You know, a year ago I was astounded by the fact I would be testing a 16-core processor, with 32 threads. The second best was a 12c/24t part, and while i did not expect it, I said it back then, there is no reason for AMD to not advance on this, as two out...
Published: 2018-08-13, Author: Steven , review by: techspot.com
The 2990WX is a beastly CPU capable of breaking records on rendering tasks. Other processes that can utilize many cores but are not memory intensive could benefit from the 2990WX
Memory bandwidth issues result in inconsistent performance on a variety of tasks. Very expensive. Potentially a onetrick pony that does one thing really, really well, but the others not so much (for the price)
Published: 2018-08-06, Author: Jeff , review by: Techreport.com
Abstract: AMD is taking the wraps off its second-generation Ryzen Threadripper CPU lineup this morning, and the company is upping the ante in the war for multithreaded superiority on the high-end desktop. Two new chips for workstation and content creation use—the T...
Abstract: Of course this packing above is simply for show and will not be available in retail.The Threadripper retail packaging this time is not near obtuse as it was last time around and probably best resembles a kid's lunchbox in both form and function. Once you...
