
We've tested a couple around the launch of these chips, and our current favorite is ASRock's TRX40 Taichi. You'll also need a new TRX40 motherboard to support the chips. For professionals, any extra time spent completing a task equates to lost revenue, making the higher price a justifiable expense if the premium matches the performance.
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AMD attributes the increased pricing to the new level of performance and access to Threadripper's leading-edge support for the PCIe 4.0 interface.ĪMD gears the Threadripper 3000 processors for content creators and prosumers, like 3D artists, filmmakers, and software developers. Threadripper 3970X and 3960X Specifications and PricingĪMD's Threadripper 3000 processors debut with much higher pricing than the previous-gen models: At $1,999, the 32-core 3970X debuts for $200 more than its predecessor, and AMD tacked on an extra $100 for the $1,399 24-core 3960X. AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X (AMD Ryzen Threadripper) at Amazon for $3,299 (opens in new tab).We also have Intel's new Core i9-10980XE on the roster, along with the Ryzen 9 3950X, to give you a view of the entire high-end battlefield. We've been busy in our labs testing the processors through our standard test suite of games and applications, but also added an expansive set of workstation tests that expose the benefits of the TRX40 platform, like AMD's leading support of PCIe 4.0.


These chips promise a new level of performance for prosumers and creators, and they deliver. But while we await that ludicrously-appointed chip, we have plenty of excitement with the Threadripper 3970X and 3960X.
