The regular Ryzen processor series has been refreshed, now the turn goes to AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors receiving that Pinnacle Ridge upgrade. In this review we check out the all-new 32-core / 64-threads flagship Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, oh - we have some test results to share with you alright, welcome to the multi- and many core revolution.

WX - Yeah you will have noticed it, two out of the four newly announced Threadripper Generation2 processors carry a WX suffix. WX is used in AMD's PRO series product line. Basically, anything upwards to 16 cores will carry the X suffix, with the 24 and 32 core versions having that WX suffix for designers and creators. Realistically though, if you think a 24 or 32 core processor is a proper gaming CPU, think again and get yourself a six-core proc. That many cores are for pure bragging rights or more professional workloads like virtualization, raytracing rendering and video editing and rendering. None the less, the new SKUs are injected into the consumer domain. Based on 12nm ZEN+ Pinnacle Ridge dies, there will be four new generation 2 SKUs, up-to 16 cores the 2920X (12c/24t) and 2950X (16c/32t). The new WX series, yes 24 cores and 48 threads for the 2970X and then that beast, the 32-core 2990WX processor with its staggering 64-threads, which is unprecedented in the SOHO and consumer class. Let me quickly add that drop in compatibility is confirmed, existing X399 motherboards will work with a BIOS firmware update. The four models will be released gradually over the coming months, today, however, we kick off with the 32-core version and trust me, CPU benchmarking never was this fast :-)