AMD Vega & Threadripper - PRICING & SPECS!
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AMD's July 29 2017 tech briefing highlights two flagship launches that shifted the motherboard and gaming PC landscape: Ryzen Threadripper and RX Vega. The Vega segment opens by positioning the lineup as an enthusiast bunch with the Vega 56 and Vega 64, detailing a newly designed pixel engine, a reworked geometry engine, and support for Rapid Packed Math to accelerate certain workloads. AMD emphasizes the move to 8GB of HBM2 memory with very high bandwidth, and outlines differences between Vega 56 and Vega 64, including cooling options and power envelopes that hint at the top end pushing toward substantial wattage. The pricing strategy, described as Radon packs that bundle games, monitors, and Ryzen components, aims to deliver perceived value while nudging buyers toward larger bundles rather than standalone cards, with caveats about regional differences and the risk of premium add-ons for miners. On the Threadripper side, the speaker parses the 1950x’s 16 cores and 32 threads at 3.4 GHz with a 4.0 GHz boost, stressing the benefits of quad channel memory across four CCX units for Zen performance in professional workloads. The 1920x adds two more cores for a notable price bump, while the 1900x targets the 8-core workstation niche, delivering 64 PCIe lanes and substantial I/O for multi-GPU or advanced storage setups. Overall, the discussion frames these releases as dual game-changing moves for AMD: one aimed at creators and compute tasks, the other at high-end gaming and workstation versatility. The host flags real-world value questions, including whether gaming at 1080p or 1440p would see meaningful differences for Threadripper, and he teases upcoming full reviews to test real-world performance, overclocking potential, and thermal behavior. The video closes with shopping guidance, calling out bundles and direct buy links, and invites consumer feedback on pricing strategies and the perceived fairness of AMD’s packaging choices.
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Questions answered
- What is the core advantage of Vega's architecture compared to prior generations?
- Vega introduces a new pixel engine, a redesigned geometry engine, Rapid Packed Math for efficiency on certain workloads, and 8 GB of HBM2 with very high bandwidth to improve rendering and compute tasks.
- What are the key Threadripper configurations mentioned and their standout features?
- The 1950x offers 16 cores and 32 threads with quad channel memory and 64 PCIe lanes; the 1920x adds two more cores for a higher price, and the 1900x targets an 8-core workstation with 64 PCIe lanes and strong I/O for multi-GPU setups.