AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX socket: Socket TR4
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX uses the Socket TR4 socket on X399 workstation boards. It is the 32 core Colfax flagship for maximum single socket threads.
- Socket
- Socket TR4
- Launched
- August 2018
- Cores and threads
- 32 and 64
- Default TDP
- 250 W
- Codename
- Colfax
- Segment
- Workstation
- Family
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 4.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX specifications
| Cores | 32 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 64 |
| Core architecture | Zen+ (Colfax) cores on 12 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, up to 4.2 GHz |
| Cache | 64 MB L3, 16 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 2990WX 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 2990WX is
The Threadripper 2990WX tops Colfax with 32 cores and 64 threads. It launched in August 2018 with a 3.0 GHz base and up to 4.2 GHz boost at 250 W. AMD built it for the densest single socket rendering and compilation of its generation.
Sixty four megabytes of L3 with 16 MB of L2 feed massive parallel working sets. The 3.0 GHz base holds throughput across all dies. Boost aids serial phases before parallel runs dominate.
No integrated graphics is present. The process is 12 nm. DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels feeds memory hungry farm nodes.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2990WX fits Socket TR4 on X399 workstation boards with flagship power delivery for 250 W. August 2018 BIOS builds carry WX IDs. Boards need robust cooling and power for sustained all core loads.
Quad channel ECC memory supports large scene caches. Full population across eight slots sustains bandwidth for 64 threads. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide lists board requirements.
Single socket flagships are the ceiling for TR4. Larger core counts need sTRX4 Threadripper 3000 instead.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels delivers high bandwidth for 32 cores. Large RDIMM kits suit render caches. Balance DIMMs across channels for best results.
Sixty four Gen3 lanes connect multi GPU and NVMe fabrics at workstation rates. Flagship boards wire lanes for several accelerators plus fast storage. Chipset lanes handle the remaining I/O.
Cooling at 250 W is data center grade for HEDT with large cold plates or liquid. Even carrier pressure is critical. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers TR4 mounting.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX offers 24 cores at the same 250 W for slightly lower cost. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X gives 16 cores at 180 W for lighter power. Both share X399 after BIOS checks.
Mainstream Ryzen lacks the lanes for such density. It suits gaming rather than farm flagship work.
Past TR4 flagships move to sTRX4 and WRX8. The 2990WX remains the TR4 density peak where 32 cores must endure.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Threadripper 2990WX use?
It uses Socket TR4 on X399 workstation boards.
How many cores does the 2990WX have?
Thirty two cores with multithreading give 64 threads. Base is 3.0 GHz with boost to 4.2 GHz.
Does the 2990WX include integrated graphics?
No. Discrete workstation graphics are required.
What memory does the 2990WX support?
DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels.
When did the 2990WX launch?
August 2018 as the Colfax flagship.
Sources and verification
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Benchmarks and Specs (CPU-Monkey)
- Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX specs (Technical City)
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