AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 “Storm Peak” with up to 96 Zen4 cores to launch on October 19

AMD Threadripper 7000 to launch 1.5 years after the 5000 series

It is reported by Wccftech that AMD has now set the launch date for its new Threadripper series. 

According to previously leaked marketing materials, AMD is set to reveal their next-generation Threadripper series this fall. As it turns out, we won’t have to wait for much longer, as the official launch date is right around the corner, scheduled for October 19th. This information comes from Wccftech who have a good track record in predicting launch dates due to its close relationships with various board partners.

The forthcoming launch is expected to target OEMs and SI (System Integrators), who will offer a range of systems based on both OEM and DIY motherboard designs utilizing the TRX50 chipset. This chipset is anticipated to be derived from the EPYC 9004 “Genoa” series, upon which the Threadripper is built. This translates to support for up to 96 Zen4 cores, up to 128 PCIe Gen5 lanes, and DDR5 compatibility.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000WX, Source: Underfox

Leaked slides suggest that AMD is claiming its upcoming series will deliver a 20% performance boost and indeed feature 96 cores. This isn’t entirely surprising, as leaks have already showcased the 96-core Threadripper 7995WX. It’s expected that this release will not only feature the highest core count ever in the high-end desktop (HEDT) market but also boast the fastest Threadripper CPU with a clock speed of 5.1 GHz. To achieve this, AMD had to increase the TDP from 280W (Zen3) to 350W for its new Storm Peak platform.

While the DIY market launch is expected to be somewhat limited, AMD has made it clear that their primary focus is on high-end workstations rather than the gaming community. For gamers, AMD is offering its Raphael series, with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 7 7800X3D leading the pack as the most capable gaming CPUs. With the launch of the Threadripper 7000, AMD will be streamlining its portfolio by adopting DDR5 and PCIe Gen5 standards across its consumer, HEDT, and data-center product lines.

Source: Wccftech