AMD Unveils Next-Gen Ryzen Threadripper Processors

AMD has officially launched the highly anticipated AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series processors, while also reviving the Threadripper processor lineup for the high-end desktop (HEDT) segment with the Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors. These releases set a new benchmark for computing performance and innovation in the industry.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors, which will be available to DIY customers, SI partners, and OEM partners like Dell Technologies, HP, and Lenovo later this year, are tailored for professionals and businesses that require top-tier performance, reliability, expandability, and security. They deliver exceptional multi-core performance, boasting “Zen 4” Threadripper architecture, and incorporate AMD PRO technologies to offer enterprise-level security and management features. These processors offer up to 96 cores and 192 processing threads, providing unparalleled performance in the workstation market.

Simultaneously, AMD is reintroducing the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors to the HEDT space for the first time since 2020. Catering to creative and professional users, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor stands out by offering outstanding multi-threaded performance. Built on the AMD “Zen 4” architecture, these processors provide up to 48 PCIe® 5.0 lanes for desktop users, and they deliver up to 64 cores and 128 threads, ensuring unmatched levels of performance and efficiency.

Jack Huynh, senior vice president and GM of the Computing and Graphics Business Group at AMD, remarked, “AMD has a long history of leading innovation in the workstation and high-performance computing segments, and this new lineup 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 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, built on the 5nm “Zen 4” architecture, offer unrivaled performance and advanced platform features for the workstation market. With up to 96 cores and 192 threads, these processors outperform all others in complex simulation, generative design, rendering, and software compilation tasks. Users can experience up to two times faster performance in tools like Chaos V-Ray for multithreaded workloads. Moreover, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors provide up to 384MB of L3 cache and eight channels for DDR5 memory, catering to applications demanding high memory capacity and bandwidth.

These processors will launch through OEM and SI partners, with select models available through retail channels. Supported by AMD’s collaboration with ISV partners, these processors are optimized for various workloads. AMD PRO technologies provide essential features for modern businesses, including cutting-edge security, robust manageability tools, and enterprise-grade stability, ensuring fast, reliable performance in any situation.

Meghana Patwardhan, vice president of Commercial Client Products at Dell Technologies, emphasized, “Dell Precision workstations provide the performance and reliability that professionals need to support intensive workloads, drive innovation, and fuel creativity. 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.”

Jim Nottingham, senior vice president and division president of Advanced Compute and Solutions at HP Inc., praised the partnership with AMD, stating, “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. With this latest generation of Threadripper processors, workstation customers can experience a new era of computing power, fueling creativity and productivity like never before.”

Rob Herman, vice president and general manager of Workstations and Client AI at Lenovo, expressed excitement about enhancing their partnership with AMD. He announced plans for Lenovo to introduce a newly designed tower workstation with AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processors, representing a significant advancement in professional computing. This aligns with their mission to provide cutting-edge technology solutions for professionals and ushers in a new era of performance, reliability, and security for enterprises.