AMD is Working on a 64-core Threadripper Processor; Expected to Launch in Q4 2019

Jun. 15, 2019



AMD seems to have no plans whatsoever to be defeated by Intel in the upcoming years. The brand is doing great work to offer much value and raw performance to its customers. If you have been following AMD’s processor offerings, it is highly likely that you would remember Threadripper, and well, AMD is reviving the good old Threadripper series.

As of now, the highest cores the brand has to offer for a desktop setup is 32 cores but AMD is planning to step up their performance and strike off the limitations. The brand is working on a whopping 64-core/128-thread high-performance desktop grade processor. That sounds like a lot, doesn’t it?. This new processor will definitely meet most of your performance needs and professional workflow.

According to the sources, the platform is named X599. If your CPU enthusiastic mind get déjà vu now, it’s because the new Threadripper has the same naming conventions used by Intel for their platform. AMD will probably change the name of the platform but it seems like they have plans to stick with the “99” at the end.

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