History of Computers - AMD Threadripper
Introduction
Threadripper was a line of CPUs released by AMD in August of 2017. It was the first line of AMD CPUs to compete with high-end Intel CPUs in some time.[1] Also, the Threaripper 2990WX is the first commercially available processor with 32 cores. [2]
Overview
AMD's Ryzen Threadrippers are a line of high core count multithreading CPUs that can compete with Intel’s X-series processors. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 cores and 32 threads with a base clock of 3.5 GHz for $699.99 [3], whereas the Intel i9-7960X has 16 cores and 32 threads with a base clock of 2.80 GHz for $1299.99 [4]. Although many Intel processors can still outperform Threadripper CPUs in certain tasks, these CPUs can excel in multicore processes.
Significance
With the release of competitive high-end CPUs, Intel and AMD have started an arms race to make the best CPUs for lower prices than their competitors. Until recently, Intel has been the sole competitor in high-end CPUs, which allowed them to slow down the improvement of technology and prices without consequences.
References
- ↑ https://www.pcworld.com/article/3197184/components-processors/amd-ryzen-threadripper-prices-specs-release-date-and-more.html
- ↑ https://www.amd.com/en/products/ryzen-threadripper
- ↑ https://www.newegg.com/AMDThreadripper?nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=11552995&PID=5257136&SID=web2018aceraspire3a315
- ↑ https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/processors/core/x-series/i9-7960x.html
Citations
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/08/amd-threadripper-review-1950x-1920x/ https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2950x https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amd-threadripper_2-vs-intel-core_x,37550.html
