64-pcie-lanes – Ringwood Digital Store https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za For Builders, By Builders. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:22:47 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RingwoodFavIcon-100x100.png 64-pcie-lanes – Ringwood Digital Store https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za 32 32 253211865 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 3.5GHz 16-Core TR4 https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2950x-3-5ghz-16-core-tr4/ https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2950x-3-5ghz-16-core-tr4/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 17:47:44 +0000 https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&p=2754 16-Core Zen+ on the TR4 Workstation Platform

The 2950X is built on GlobalFoundries’ 12nm process using AMD’s Zen+ Colfax architecture, packing 16 cores and 32 threads into AMD’s TR4 socket — the same platform shared across the 2nd-gen Threadripper lineup. Two Zen+ compute dies are connected via AMD’s Infinity Fabric, with a pair of structural filler dies flanking them beneath the heat spreader for consistent socket contact. The result is 64 PCIe Gen 3 lanes and quad-channel DDR4 memory support, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of around 94 GB/s — figures that put it firmly in workstation territory and well beyond what any mainstream AM4 or AM5 platform can offer.

Workload Performance and Tuning

The 2950X includes Precision Boost 2, Extended Frequency Range 2, and Precision Boost Overdrive for automated and manual frequency tuning across all 16 cores. Dynamic Local Mode automatically switches the processor between Creator Mode for parallelised workloads and Game Mode for gaming, optimising thread scheduling for the active task without requiring a manual switch or system restart. The unlocked multiplier makes overclocking straightforward, and AMD Ryzen Master provides a full monitoring and tuning interface for compatible boards.

Platform Considerations

The 2950X requires an AMD X399 chipset motherboard with the TR4 socket — a dedicated HEDT platform entirely separate from mainstream AM4 boards. The X399 platform supports both 1st and 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors, with a BIOS update required on some boards. ECC memory is supported via compatible motherboards for professional and reliability-critical environments. As with the 2920X, X399 motherboards are no longer in production, but the used and refurbished market provides solid options for value-oriented workstation builds.

⚠ No integrated graphics — a discrete GPU must be installed for display output.

⚠ No cooler included — a premium 360mm AIO or high-performance workstation cooler is essential for this 180W processor.

Key Highlights:

  • 16 cores / 32 threads, Zen+ architecture (12nm, Colfax)
  • Base clock: 3.5 GHz | Boost clock: up to 4.4 GHz
  • 32MB L3 cache + 8MB L2 cache (40MB combined)
  • TR4 socket | Quad-channel DDR4 | 64 PCIe 3.0 lanes
  • 180W TDP
  • ECC memory supported (requires compatible motherboard)
  • Precision Boost 2, Precision Boost Overdrive & Extended Frequency Range 2 supported
  • Dynamic Local Mode — automatic Creator/Game Mode switching
  • Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported
  • No integrated graphics — discrete GPU required
  • Requires AMD X399 chipset motherboard (TR4 socket)

 

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]]> https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2950x-3-5ghz-16-core-tr4/feed/ 0 2754 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 3.5GHz 12-Core TR4 https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2920x-3-5ghz-12-core-tr4/ https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/shop/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2920x-3-5ghz-12-core-tr4/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 17:39:35 +0000 https://store.ringwoodgroup.co.za/?post_type=product&p=2752 HEDT Workstation Performance on the TR4 Platform

The 2920X is built on GlobalFoundries’ 12nm process using AMD’s Zen+ Colfax architecture, packing 12 cores and 24 threads into AMD’s TR4 socket — the same platform that houses the rest of the 2nd-gen Threadripper lineup. The Threadripper platform’s defining advantage over mainstream desktop processors is its I/O scale: 64 PCIe Gen 3 lanes give you the bandwidth headroom to run multiple GPUs, large NVMe storage arrays, and high-speed networking cards simultaneously, without compromising connectivity between any of them. Quad-channel DDR4 memory further separates it from mainstream platforms, delivering substantially higher memory bandwidth for data-intensive workloads.

Workload Performance and Platform Features

The 2920X includes Precision Boost 2, Extended Frequency Range 2, and Precision Boost Overdrive — a full suite of performance enhancement technologies for automated and manual frequency tuning. Dynamic Local Mode automatically switches the processor between Creator Mode for parallelised workloads and Game Mode for gaming, optimising thread scheduling for the active workload without requiring manual intervention or a system restart. The unlocked multiplier makes overclocking straightforward, and AMD Ryzen Master provides a clean interface for monitoring and tuning.

Platform Considerations

The 2920X requires an AMD X399 chipset motherboard with the TR4 socket — a dedicated HEDT platform separate from mainstream AM4 boards. The X399 platform supports both 1st and 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors, with a BIOS update required on some boards. ECC memory is supported via compatible motherboards, which is a meaningful capability for professional and reliability-critical workloads. Note that this is a mature platform — new X399 motherboards are no longer in production, but the used and refurbished market remains well-stocked for builders targeting value-oriented workstation builds.

⚠ No integrated graphics — a discrete GPU must be installed for display output.

⚠ No cooler included — a premium 360mm AIO or high-performance workstation cooler is essential for this 180W processor.

Key Highlights:

  • 12 cores / 24 threads, Zen+ architecture (12nm, Colfax)
  • Base clock: 3.5 GHz | Boost clock: up to 4.3 GHz
  • 32MB L3 cache + 6MB L2 cache (38MB combined)
  • TR4 socket | Quad-channel DDR4 | 64 PCIe 3.0 lanes
  • 180W TDP
  • ECC memory supported (requires compatible motherboard)
  • Precision Boost 2, Precision Boost Overdrive & Extended Frequency Range 2 supported
  • Dynamic Local Mode — automatic Creator/Game Mode switching
  • Unlocked multiplier — overclocking supported
  • No integrated graphics — discrete GPU required
  • Requires AMD X399 chipset motherboard (TR4 socket)

 

Proudly sold by the Ringwood Digital Store.

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