- AMD
An astonishing 24 Cores and 48 processing threads for serious designers and artists
Incredible 4.2 GHz Max Boost frequency, with a huge 76MB Cache
Unlocked, with automatic overclocking via the new precision Boost Overdrive (PbO) feature
Quad-channel DDR4 and 64 PCIe lanes, The most bandwidth and I/O you can get on desktop Processor
250W TDP, CPU cooler not included
| Model | YD297XAZAFWOF |
| Release Date |
October 2018
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date. |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Socket | sTR4 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
| CPU Cores | 24 |
| CPU Threads | 48 |
| CPU Clock Rate | 3000MHz |
| CPU Turbo Clock Rate | 4200MHz |
| TDP | 250W |
| CPU Cooler included | |
| Manufacturing Process | 12 nm |
| Maximum Supported Memory | 1TB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00MB |
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The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX impresses amongst the current crowd of HEDT processors, but the new Intel Core i9-9900K completely upstages it as a faster, cooler and more power efficient CPU.
The ThreadRipper 2920X is a great successor to the 1920X, and in some cases, it matches the 1950X. The 2970WX is a decent addition to AMD's high-end workstation CPU line up and gives users other options when it comes to AMD's quad-die ThreadRipper CPUs.
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX comes equipped with 24 cores and 48 threads. But there are caveats to consider. For instance, some applications fail to exploit the CPU's full complement of execution resources. As a result, the 2970X is only ideal for certain workloads. Be sure you need what it offers before sinking big bucks into the pricey X399 ecosyste ...
Specifications Mfr Part Number: YD297XAZAFWOF model: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970Wx Core count: 24 thread count: 48 frequency: 3 GHz max Turbo Frequency: 4.2 GHz l1 Cache: 2.25 MB l2 Cache: 12 MB l3 Cache: 64 MB unlocked: Yes CMOS technology:  12nm package: STR4 PCI Express version:  PCIe 3.0 default TDP/ TDP: 250 W memory: Max speed: 2933MHz interface: DDR4 channels: 4 Supported technologies: the "zen" Core architecture AMD SenseMI technology AMD Ryzen master utility
Series: Ryzen 5
Core Name: Matisse
Socket: AM4
Integrated Graphics: None
CPU Cores: 6
CPU Threads: 12
CPU Clock Rate: 3800MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate: 4400MHz
TDP: 95W
CPU Cooler included:
Manufacturing Process: 7 nm
Maximum Supported Memory: 64GB
Cache L3: 16.00MB
Series: Ryzen 7
Core Name: Matisse
Socket: AM4
Integrated Graphics: None
CPU Cores: 8
CPU Threads: 16
CPU Clock Rate: 3600MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate: 4400MHz
TDP: 65W
CPU Cooler included:
Manufacturing Process: 7 nm
Maximum Supported Memory: 64GB
Cache L3: 16.00MB
