AMD launched its Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series processors a few months ago as an OEM exclusive, a shock for fans who want to build their own workstations with hardware, although a new statement confirms plans to simplify CPUs for DIY. . Enthusiasts
As reported WCCFTech (Opens in new tab)An AMD staff member announced this Community Forum (Opens in new tab) The Zen 3 Monster CPU will be available to 3rd party OEMs worldwide in July, the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 series will be available in the DIY market later this year, though no official release date has been given.
The long-awaited successor to the Zen 2 Threadripper Pro 3000 series was originally announced in March 2022, and finally hit the Lenovo P620 desktop workstation in May of the same year. But many enthusiasts are waiting to get their hands on one of these powerful processors without tearing down a pre-built system from Dell or Lenovo and why not be surprised.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 Series is equipped with a Beast, up to 64 cores and 128 threads and capable of hitting up to 4.5 GHz boost clock. You also get a 256MB L3 cache and support for 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes, so it’s not a processor you’ll keep an eye on unless you need to run a demanding application.
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 SKU | Core / thread | Frequency (boost / base) | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX | 64/128 | Up to 4.5 / 2.7 GHz | 280W |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5975WX | 32/64 | Up to 4.5 / 3.6 GHz | 280W |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5965WX | 24/48 | Up to 4.5 / 3.8 GHz | 280W |
The processors are still designed to work with existing WRX80 chipsets and sWRX8 CPU sockets, which makes it an easy upgrade from the older Zen 2 build, and AMD has ensured that selected motherboards will support overclocking for both CPU and memory.
In fact, the 3Dripper family in general is going to be much more simplified, as AMD has confirmed its desire to integrate the Threadripper and the 3Dripper Pro series, writing in its forum post: Single common infrastructure. This means that a set of 3Drip Pro processors with a CPU socket and chipset will be selected and each processor will be based on AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Silicon.
In short, it’s the end of the non-pro line of Threadripper processors, but it’s a product marketed to the professional industry claimants, we’re just losing hardware in name only. That said, the 3Dripper Pro line is more expensive than the non-Pro ‘Customer’ series, which could add to the cost for those looking to build a new workstation.
Analysis: A strong but potentially expensive purchase
None of the processors listed by Team Red have an official price yet, but in reality, it won’t be a cheap purchase if you want to capture one while landing on the shelves and the cost of the CPU itself. If you have never built your own workstation before, this is not the only cost you should consider.
Motherboards that support these chipsets are also expensive, and usually tend to be slightly larger than a standard ATX product under the e-ATX category.
E-ATX mobos may require a larger case to accommodate them, as well as a design that encourages airflow to keep the system cool while operating under heavy loads. These are just a few things to keep in mind when upgrading from a typical desktop PC to a powerful workstation, especially if you want to build yourself from scratch.
If you want a professionally integrated system, there are plenty of pre-built desktop workstations, fortunately, even if you don’t fall into the DIY market, we can all soon enjoy that sweet, sweet Zen 3 goodness – if we can afford it.
