AMD Launching Ryzen Threadripper 3990X with 64 Cores in 2020

[Tsing]

AMD will be releasing the "one CPU to rule them all" in 2020: the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. This is an HEDT beast that boasts 64 cores/128 threads, 288 MB of total cache, and a 280 W TDP. Clock speeds and pricing are unknown, but with the 32C/64T Threadripper 3970X already costing $1,999, this monstrosity could easily run close to $3,000.

AMD has confirmed that it will deliver a 64-core part for its Threadripper platform next year. The CPU will feature 128-threads and 288 MB of total cache (L2+L3). The CPU is likely to cost much more than 3970X (which will be available starting from today for 1999 USD).

 

[Space_Ranger]

I wish I had a workload that could benefit from a workstation beast of a chip...

 

[Dan_D]

I wish I could afford such a monster. I'm no stranger to expensive hardware, but the price on that is likely much steeper than I want to pay.

 

[Eduardo_Domingot]

I wish I could afford such a monster. I'm no stranger to expensive hardware, but the price on that is likely much steeper than I want to pay.

Somehow with this Chip I feel its a better investment than a 2080ti.
It is expensive but I see it lasting a long long time.

 

[JosiahBradley]

At the same power budget as the 32 core I'd be surprised if it performs that much better as they'll need to scale back the clocks to maintain tdp. I'd welcome a 400w ryzen for a workstation given that many cores.

 

[Dan_D]

Somehow with this Chip I feel its a better investment than a 2080ti.
It is expensive but I see it lasting a long long time.

Well, a 3960X or a 3970X is one thing. I expect the 3990X to be considerably more expensive than either of those. There is no way its less than $3,000. And frankly, while I do buy expensive hardware sometimes, I can't justify it. A 3950X, 10980XE or 3960X is one thing, but $1,500 is probably where I'd draw the line right now.