threadripper

{{Infobox CPU

| name = AMD Ryzen Threadripper

| image = File:AMD Ryzen Threadripper Logo.svg

| produced-start = {{Start date and age|2017|8|10}}

| slowest = 4.2

| fastest = 5.4

| fast-unit = GHz

| size-from = 14 nm

| size-to = 4 nm

| soldby = AMD

| designfirm = AMD

| manuf1 = GlobalFoundries (14 nm and 12 nm only)

| manuf2 = TSMC (7 nm and beyond)

| sock1 = {{bulleted list |TR4 |sTRX4 |sWRX8 |sTR5}}

| pack1 =

| arch = Main processor:
x86-64
Platform Security Processor:
ARM Cortex-A5

| microarch = {{ubl|Zen microarchitecture:|Zen|Zen+|Zen 2|Zen 3|Zen 4|Zen 5}}

| extensions = MMX(+), SSE1, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512 with Zen 4, FMA3, CVT16/F16C, ABM, BMI1, BMI2
AES, CLMUL, RDRAND, SHA, SME
AMD-V, AMD-Vi

| numcores = HEDT: 8–64 cores
Workstation: 12–96 cores

| predecessor = Opteron

| variant = Ryzen (consumer)

| successor =

}}

Threadripper, or Ryzen Threadripper, is a brand of HEDT (high-end desktop) and workstation multi-core x86-64 microprocessors designed and marketed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and based on the Zen microarchitecture.{{cite press release |title=AMD Takes Computing to a New Horizon with Ryzen Processors |url=https://www.amd.com/en/press-releases/amd-takes-computing-2016dec13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214181758/https://www.amd.com/en-us/press-releases/Pages/amd-takes-computing-2016dec13.aspx |location=Austin, TX |website=AMD |language=en-US |date=December 13, 2016 |access-date=20 July 2018 |archive-date=December 14, 2016}} It consists of central processing units (CPUs) marketed for mainstream and workstation segments, and as such comes in two line-ups, Threadripper and Threadripper PRO respectively.

Background

Threadripper, which is geared for high-end desktops (HEDT) and workstations, was not developed as part of a business plan or a specific roadmap. Instead, a small team inside AMD saw an opportunity to give AMD the lead in desktop CPU performance. After some progress was made in their spare time, the project was greenlit and put in an official roadmap by 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/antonyleather/2017/09/05/amd-ryzen-threadripper-the-fascinating-story-behind-the-processor-that-beat-intel/|title=AMD Ryzen Threadripper: The Fascinating Story Behind The Processor That Beat Intel| last=Leather| first=Antony| publisher=Forbes| language=en| access-date=2020-01-06}}{{bsn|date=June 2024}}

Characteristics

Threadripper chips have higher core counts, increased power requirements, support faster memory, and more expansion opportunities. The Zen 4 core's pipelines use a high-density leading-edge 5 nm process, which allows for larger instruction and data caches, deepening buffers and queues.[https://www.amd.com/content/dam/amd/en/documents/products/processors/ryzen-threadripper/amd-ryzen-threadripper-pro-workstation-raising-the-bar-white-paper.pdf]

These chips use larger sockets such as TR4, sTRX4, sWRX8, and sTR5 which support additional memory channels and PCI Express lanes. When compared to non-HEDT CPUs:

Higher core count (up to 96 cores)
Higher power consumption
Additional memory channels
Increased RAM capacity
More PCIe lanes

= Threadripper PRO =

The Threadripper PRO line-up debuted with the 3000 series for workstations and adds support for increased RAM capacity (2TB vs 1TB) and memory channels (eight channels vs four channels) when compared to regular Threadripper. It is targeted at the workstation market.

threadripper

Background

Characteristics

= Threadripper PRO =

List of Ryzen Threadripper processors

= Desktop =

== Whitehaven (Threadripper 1000 series, Zen based) ==

== Colfax (Threadripper 2000 series, Zen+ based) ==

== Castle Peak (Threadripper 3000 series, Zen 2 based) ==

== Chagall (Threadripper 5000 series, Zen 3 based) ==

== Storm Peak (Threadripper 7000 series, Zen 4 based) ==

== Shimada Peak (Threadripper 9000 series, Zen 5 based) ==

See also

References