[News] AMD Threadripper II 2990X Listed for $1850 US, $2399 CAD at CanadaComputers

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https://www.techpowerup.com/246360/a...anadacomputers

A storepage for AMD's upcoming 32-core, 64-thread monster of a CPU Threadripper 2990X popped up at Canadian hardware etailer CanadaComputers. The processor, listed for $2399 CAD, converts to some $1850 US dollars and doesn't stray too far from its earlier cameo over at German Cybersport.de.

The chip over at Canada Computers is being sold in a "in-store back order" template, so this pricing is likely close to the final mark - it does make sense that AMD would edge out its profits a little more on this behemoth of a CPU. Packaging seems to be a regurgitated, first-gen Threadripper box - it's unlikely AMD would simply keep the product packaging from first gen, especially since AMD themselves are branding these "Threadripper II". We still don't have confirmation on actual TDP - Cyberport listed some 180 W, CanadaComputers lists 250 W.

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Pricing was kind of expected, for the first time AMD actually beat Intel to the punch by releasing a HEDT CPU before Intel did which is rather unusual.

If Intel were to release a 32 core CPU, no doubt it would cost twice the price of this.