AMD: 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Now Available

Today, AMD announced that the 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, with 16-cores and 32-threads, is now available for purchase. At $899, the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X delivers up to 41 percent more multi-threaded performance than the Core i9-7900X.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper "X" series is designed for prosumers, enthusiasts, and multitasking gamers, and now with 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, AMD ups the ante with significant technology advancements and higher clockspeeds than ever before. Not only that, but the incredible X399 platform - the only solution for users who need the most I/O and exclusive ECC memory support on desktop - gets even better with StoreMI storage acceleration technology.

Pricing and Launch Information

A complete list of participating retailers and launch information can be found at www.AMD.com.

Better Experience with 2nd Gen Ryzen Feature Set

2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors implement improvedAMD SenseMI Technology with Precision Boost 2, and Extended Frequency Range 2 (XFR2)delivering the same generational performance uplifts seen on 2nd Gen Ryzen desktop processors. Additional performance and value are delivered for the enthusiast with:

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 speeds.

Ryzen Master Utility: Like all AMD Ryzenâ"¢ processors, 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs are fully unlocked. 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): A new performance-enhancing feature that allows multi-threaded boost limits to be raised by tapping into extra power delivery headroom in premium motherboards.

  • AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
  • TDP 180W
  • Core Count 16 Cores, 32 Threads
  • Topology 8 Cores ea. in Dies 0,1
  • L2 Cache 512K Per Core (8MB Total)
  • L3 Cache 16MB Per Die (32MB Total)
  • Base Frequency 3.5GHz
  • Boost Frequency 4.4GHz
  • PCIe Gen3 Lanes 64 (4x reserved for chipset)
  • Memory Channels Quad
  • Extended Frequency Range 2 (XFR2) Enabled
  • Precision Boost 2 Enabled
  • Precision Boost Overdrive (OC)7 Available
  • Transistor Count ~9.6 Billion
  • Die Size(s) 2x 213mm2
  • AMD Suggested Online Price $899 USD

Last updated: Apr 7, 2020 at 12:11 pm CDT

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