AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) has unveiled the highly anticipated AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series processors, re-establishing the Threadripper processor lineup in the high-end desktop arena with the Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors. This release sets a new industry benchmark for computing performance and innovation.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors will become available later this year to DIY enthusiasts, system integration (SI) partners, and OEM partners like Dell Technologies, HP, and Lenovo. These processors are meticulously designed to cater to professionals and businesses that demand peak performance, reliability, expandability, and security. They deliver unmatched multi-core performance, utilizing the power of “Zen 4” Threadripper 7000 Series processors and fortified with AMD PRO technologies, offering the enterprise-level security and management features required by modern businesses. These processors boast up to 96 cores and 192 processing threads, making them a powerhouse for the workstation market.
Concurrently, AMD is reintroducing the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors to the High-End Desktop (HEDT) environment for the first time since 2020. These processors maintain AMD’s tradition of excellence for creative and professional users. The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor offers unparalleled computing power in an enthusiast desktop, delivering outstanding multi-threaded performance for users who demand nothing but the best. Built with the AMD “Zen 4” architecture and offering up to 48 PCIe® 5.0 lanes for desktop users, these processors feature up to 64 cores and 128 threads, setting a new standard for performance and efficiency.
Jack Huynh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Computing and Graphics Business Group at AMD, stated, “AMD has a long history of leading innovation in the workstation and high-performance computing segments, and this new line up of Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors marks another step on that path. These processors are a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class innovation and performance, and we’re confident that they will unlock the incredible creative potential in our users while continuing to raise the bar on energy efficiency in the most capable platform on the planet.”
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processors
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors represent an expansion of the previous generation’s unparalleled performance and superior platform features for the workstation market. Built on the cutting-edge 5nm “Zen 4” architecture, this generation outperforms the competition in demanding professional applications and complex multitasking workloads. For multithreaded workloads, these processors provide up to 96 cores and 192 threads, the most cores of any workstation processor, resulting in significantly faster performance in tools like Chaos V-Ray. Additionally, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors offer up to 384MB of L3 cache and eight channels for DDR5 memory, meeting the needs of applications requiring high memory capacity and bandwidth.
These processors are being introduced through OEM and SI partners, with select models making their way to the market. They are supported by AMD’s ongoing collaboration with ISV partners to optimize performance across a range of workloads, and they feature AMD PRO technologies, providing essential features for modern businesses, including cutting-edge security, robust manageability tools, and enterprise-grade stability.
“Dell Precision workstations provide the performance and reliability that professionals need to support intensive workloads, drive innovation and fuel creativity,” said Meghana Patwardhan, Vice President of Commercial Client Products at Dell Technologies. “With the growth of AI and generative AI, Dell Precision workstations are vital tools for businesses to run complex AI workloads locally, including inferencing and large language models. Working closely with AMD, we’re expanding our portfolio of AI-ready workstations with the addition of the Precision 7875 Tower, equipped with the utmost scalability and power for demanding applications.”
“Z by HP workstations are engineered to bring the power of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors to today’s professionals and provide customers with a winning combination of performance and reliability,” said Jim Nottingham, Senior Vice President and Division President of Advanced Compute and Solutions at HP Inc. “With this latest generation of Threadripper processors, workstation customers can experience a new era of computing power, fueling creativity and productivity like never before.”
“Lenovo is excited to boost the close partnership with AMD, redefining workstation performance to our valued customers. Later this quarter, Lenovo will announce a newly designed tower workstation with AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors representing a significant advancement in professional computing, aligning with our mission to provide cutting-edge technology solutions for professionals,” said Rob Herman, Vice President and General Manager of Workstations and Client AI at Lenovo. “Together we are ushering in a new era of performance, reliability, and security, working with enterprises to achieve their goals with confidence.”
Processor Specifications:
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series Processors
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series marks the return of Threadripper to the high-end desktop market, delivering the ultimate overclockable, high-end desktop experience. These processors are built on the innovative 5nm process and “Zen 4” architecture, available in both the DIY market and through SI partners.
The Threadripper 7000 Series is designed to enhance I/O capabilities for desktop users, featuring up to 48 PCIe Gen 5.0 lanes for graphics, storage, and more. The quad-channel DDR5 memory controller on Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors supports even the most intensive workflows, doubling the memory bandwidth of typical dual-channel desktop systems.
Processor Specifications:
Threadripper Motherboard Platform Feature Support
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors offer a wide range of motherboard feature support tailored to meet the distinct needs of enthusiasts and professionals.
High-End Graphics Support
Both AMD and NVIDIA offer compelling graphics options for Threadripper and Threadripper PRO-powered workstations. AMD Radeon™ PRO workstation graphics are engineered to provide professionals, creators, and artists with exceptional performance, reliability, and value for the most demanding professional design and creative applications across various industries. The latest additions to the product family are the AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series workstation graphics cards built on the groundbreaking AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture, offering higher performance than the previous generation.
“New AI, real-time rendering, and interactive simulation technologies are transforming professional workflows – pushing the limits of desktop computing,” said Bob Pette, Vice President of Enterprise Platforms at NVIDIA. “The combined technologies of AMD and NVIDIA will help professional users across industries tackle their most challenging workloads.”
Availability
Workstations from leading companies including Dell Technologies, HP, and Lenovo, as well as System Integrators using the new AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors, are expected to be available by the end of 2023.
High-end desktop platforms featuring AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors will also be available from System Integrators by the end of 2023.
Finally, the new AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series and select Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors will be available from DIY retailers starting on November 21st.
