AMD · Threadripper

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Released October 2018

A 24-core Zen+ desktop processor for the sTR4 platform, with quad-channel memory and 64 PCIe lanes.

Cores: 24/48
Boost: 4.2 GHz
L3: 64 MB
Power: 250 W
Socket: sTR4

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What reviewers say

Reviewers found strong rendering performance when workloads used its many cores, but less consistent results in memory-sensitive applications and games. Its four-die design required careful software matching, and Dynamic Local Mode did not remove every Windows performance issue. High power and cooling demands made it a specialist workstation choice.

From techspot.com and tweaktown.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 24
Threads: 48
Base clock: 3 GHz
Boost clock: 4.2 GHz
L3 cache: 64 MB
Cores: Colfax; Zen+ architecture; boxed product ID YD297XAZAFWOF. X399 motherboards may require a BIOS update. AMD's October launch release confirms availability on 29 October 2018; its support page gives October 2018.
Clocks: Precision Boost 2, XFR2 and Precision Boost Overdrive supported; AMD's Dynamic Local Mode optimises thread placement on WX models
Cache: L1 2304 KB; L2 12 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: No
Graphics: A separate graphics card is required

Platform

Socket: sTR4
Base power: 250 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: DDR4; four channels; up to 2933 MT/s
PCIe: PCIe 3.0; 64 processor lanes, 72 lanes across the processor and X399 platform
Process: 12 nm
Cooler: No cooler included; maximum operating temperature 68°C

Pros and cons

Pros

Twenty-four cores and forty-eight threads
Quad-channel DDR4 memory
64 PCIe 3.0 processor lanes

Cons

250 W TDP
Cooler sold separately
No integrated graphics

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
AMDRyzen Threadripper 3960X	24/48	4.5 GHz	128 MB	280 W	sTRX4	Nov 2019
AMDRyzen Threadripper 2990WX	32/64	4.2 GHz	64 MB	250 W	sTR4	Aug 2018
IntelCore i9-9980XE	18/36	4.5 GHz	24.75 MB	165 W	LGA2066	2018

Newer model: Ryzen Threadripper 3960X.

Sources

Photo: LDLC listing for YD297XAZAFWOF Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX; generic second-generation CPU artwork without a model engraving. Background and contact shadow isolated along the reviewed package outline and edge notches.

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