Mar 2, 2021 13:56 EST
If anyone needs a 64 core and 128 thread processor for a workstation task, AMD has announced that its Threadripper Pro desktop processors and the WRX80 motherboards are now available to purchase in the DIY segment.
The AMD Threadripper PRO CPUs & WRX80 Motherboards Feature 8-Channel DDR4 ECC Memory Support Up To 2TB & 128 PCIe Gen 4 Lanes
The AMD Threadripper PRO series makes advances in every category and one-ups the competition in most areas. It features 128 PCIe Gen 4.0 lanes which are double compared to the regular Threadripper series at 64 PCIe Gen 4.0 lanes. The mouthwatering feature for most is the 8-channel ECC support with a 2 TB max capacity (UDIMM, RDIMM, LRDIMM). The TDP for all four processors is set at 280W.
Dec 17, 2020 19:03 EST
The first AMD WRX80 chipset based motherboard, the Gigabyte WRX80 SU8, has been pictured for Ryzen Threadripper Pro CPUs. The motherboard was leaked out by Videocardz and shows a design that is fully catered towards workstation enthusiasts and professionals with insane amounts of I/O options.
Gigabyte WRX80 SU8 Motherboard For AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro CPUs Leaks Out, 7 Full Lenght PCIe Gen 4.0 Slots, 8-Channel Memory Support & CEB Form Factor
The WRX80 chipset based motherboard rumors date all the way back to 2019 when we first heard about it. Back then, we heard that AMD was going to segment their workstation and consumer line of Threadripper chips on their own respective platforms. The TRX40 platform with 4-channel DDR4 memory was going to be used for the consumer Ryzen Threadripper 3000 lineup while the WRX80 platform with 8-channel DDR4 memory was going to support the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3000 line of processors.