Ryzen Release Thread

[SteelCrysis]

https://www.eteknix.com/amd-entry-level-...-cost-849/

First of all, we have a report suggesting a price of $849 USD. This is the cheapest 16 core 32 thread model from AMD. Furthermore, we can expect faster models with full-fledged features to cost a bit more. In addition, the fact that this is the entry level 16 core model also means there will be more than one 16 core Threadripper coming out. Secondly, to go along with Threadripper, we have the new X399 platform.
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Due to the MCM design, AMD is able to reduce their costs quite a bit. At $849, that is just a tad over half of what a 16 core Intel CPU will set you back. While AMD is dramatically cheaper, the chips are unlikely to match Intel in performance. This is due to the MCM design, as well as the remaining gap in architecture performance. At half the price though, it will be interesting to see how many users opt to save an extra $800 to spend on other components.