AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX socket: Socket TR4
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX uses the Socket TR4 socket on X399 workstation boards. It is a 24 core Colfax workstation chip for dense rendering.
- Socket
- Socket TR4
- Launched
- October 2018
- Cores and threads
- 24 and 48
- Default TDP
- 250 W
- Codename
- Colfax
- Segment
- Workstation
- Family
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 4.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX specifications
| Cores | 24 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 48 |
| Core architecture | Zen+ (Colfax) cores on 12 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, up to 4.2 GHz |
| Cache | 64 MB L3, 12 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 250 W |
| Manufacturing process | 12 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 ECC, four channels |
| PCI Express | 64 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | None, discrete GPU required |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | Socket TR4 (LGA, 4094 contacts) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX needs a motherboard with a Socket TR4 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| X399 HEDT | X399 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket TR4.
Socket TR4 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 4,094 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 58.5 × 75.4 mm |
| Introduced | August 2017 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933 ECC, four channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (TR4 heatsink) |
What the Threadripper 2970WX is
The Threadripper 2970WX pushes Colfax to 24 cores with multithreading for workstation density. It launched in October 2018 with a 3.0 GHz base and up to 4.2 GHz boost at 250 W. AMD positions WX parts for rendering farms that need many threads in one socket.
Sixty four megabytes of L3 with 12 MB of L2 feed 48 threads across large scenes. The lower base balances thermals at 250 W. Boost still reaches 4.2 GHz for single thread setup tasks.
No integrated graphics is included. The process is 12 nm. DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels supports large memories for virtualization hosts.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2970WX fits Socket TR4 on X399 workstation boards with strong power stages for 250 W. Vendors list WX IDs in late 2018 BIOS builds. Standard X399 boards may need updates and robust cooling for WX heat.
Quad channel DDR4 ECC carries large render assets. Eight DIMM slots give full bandwidth for 48 threads. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers HEDT board lists.
Single socket workstations are the target. Dual socket density needs EPYC servers instead.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels suits dense hosts with terabytes where boards allow. Bandwidth near 93.8 GB per sec feeds many cores. Plan large kits for in memory work.
Sixty four Gen3 lanes can hold multi GPU plus NVMe fabrics for creation. WX boards prioritize expansion for accelerators. Chipset lanes add the remaining storage.
Cooling at 250 W demands premium TR4 air or liquid with full socket coverage. Carrier torque sequences matter most at this power. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide details mounting.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X drops to twelve cores at 180 W for lighter power. The 2990WX pushes to 32 cores at 250 W for maximum density where listed. Both share X399 with BIOS checks.
Mainstream Ryzen parts lack HEDT lanes for such expansion. They suit gaming rather than farm density.
Past TR4 WX successors use sTRX4 and WRX8 platforms. The 2970WX covers mid density workstation work where 24 cores must persist.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Threadripper 2970WX use?
It uses Socket TR4 on X399 workstation boards.
How many cores does the 2970WX have?
Twenty four cores with multithreading give 48 threads. Base is 3.0 GHz with boost to 4.2 GHz.
Does the 2970WX include integrated graphics?
No. Workstation graphics are required.
What memory does the 2970WX support?
DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels.
When did the 2970WX launch?
October 2018 with Colfax WX.
Sources and verification
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX Benchmarks and Specs (CPU-Monkey)
- Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX specs (Technical City)
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