Today AMD have officially launched their new AMD
Threadripper 2 processor making available the 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper
2990WX processor with 32 cores and 64 threads. Capable of delivering up to
53percent faster multi-thread performance than the Core i9-7980XE1 and up to 47
percent more rendering performance for creators than the Core i9-7980XE4.
The new AMD Threadripper 2 processor has been
designed specifically for high computational processes and number crunching.
Built using 12 nm “Zen+” x86 processor architecture and offer the most threads
on any desktop processor. Second Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors support
the most I/O, and are compatible with existing AMD X399 chipset motherboards
via a simple BIOS update.
AMD Threadripper 2 processor features :
- AMD StoreMI Technology: All X399 platform customers will now have free access to AMD StoreMI Technology enabling configured PCs to load files, games, and applications from a high-capacity hard drive at SSD-like read speeds7.
- Ryzen Master Utility: Like all AMD Ryzen processors, 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs are fully unlocked8. With the updated AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD has added new features like fast core detection both on die and per-CCX, advanced hardware controls, and simple, one-click workload optimizations.
- Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO)9: A new performance-enhancing feature that allows multi-threaded boost limits to be raised by tapping into extra power delivery headroom in premium motherboards.
