Lenovo Workstations with AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processors
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO processors are built to deliver the ultimate workstation computing experience. With up to 64 cores and 128 threads of processing power, they're a big step above other high-end workstation CPUs, making Ryzen Threadripper PRO an excellent choice for engineers, researchers, content creators and others who demand the best.
The entire Ryzen Threadripper PRO platform is built for speed and performance. Beyond the huge core and thread counts, you get up to 8 memory channels and plenty of high-speed PCIe® 4.0 lanes. So you can connect all your data-dependent components and peripherals and still have plenty of bandwidth for today's fastest graphics solutions, even the multi-GPU set-ups used by today's top image and design professionals.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors support ECC memory, too. And like every CPU in the PRO processor line-up, they come with built-in data security features to help protect your work, and fleet-management tools that make Threadripper PRO processor-powered workstations a favorite of IT managers around the globe.
What are AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors?
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO processors quickly captured the attention of high-performance desktop workstation users when the chips were released in 2020 and 2021. Soon after, Lenovo proudly introduced the first Threadripper PRO processor-powered workstation - the ThinkStation P620 Tower. [View all Lenovo workstations powered by AMD.]
So, what is it about Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors that make them so popular? Why have they captured the attention of digital artists, architects, video editors and other professionals whose PC workstations are vital to their work? Let's take a deeper look.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO processor performance features
Threadripper PRO CPUs are all about productivity. You can get more done in less time because the Threadripper PRO platform delivers top performance where it matters most:
- Accelerated single-threaded or multithreaded task completion
- High memory bandwidth for more and faster data throughput
- PCIe® 4.0 lanes for high-end GPUs and storage devices
- Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory support
Add it all together and it's clear: Threadripper PRO processors are the downtime-defeating workstation CPUs you need to meet tight deadlines and produce accurate results – every time.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO processor security features
On top of raw performance, Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors include the added security features and protection of AMD PRO technologies. These features include:
- AMD Secure Processor: A dedicated security processor to help safeguard the processing and storage of your most sensitive data and trusted applications.
- AMD Memory Guard: Real-time encryption of system memory that helps guard your data against physical attacks in the event of device loss or theft.
- AMD PRO Manageability: IT tools that simplify system deployment, imaging, and management, including remote monitoring, updates, repairs and more.
With such a deep list of performance and security features, it's easy to see why Threadripper PRO processors have taken the high-end desktop PC and workstation world by storm. Whether you're a number cruncher, a creative artist or work in some other profession, Threadripper PRO processors deliver outstanding computational power and security features that help you save time, stay productive and produce results.
Who uses AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors?
AMD hit the market with four distinct versions of AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO processors with varying core and thread counts to serve a variety of businesses and users. To ensure support for everyone, Lenovo launched multiple models of the ThinkStation P620 Tower Workstation, each sporting a different Threadripper PRO CPU.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors are purpose-built to support all types of workstation users and the mission-critical software applications they rely on each day. Which one is for you? Let's take a look:
Architecture: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX processors can help accelerate typical architectural workflows such as editing point clouds, rendering designs, and creating virtual simulations.1 Their fast cycle times, for example, can boost productivity on lightly threaded 3D modeling jobs, while the high core count can mean faster rendering output.2
For architecture workloads, AMD recommends:
Processor Cores Max Boost Clock3 Max Memory AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3995WX
64
Up to 4.2 GHz
Up to 2 TB
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3955WX
16
Up to 4.3 GHz
Up to 2 TB
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3945WX
12
Up to 4.3 GHz
Up to 2 TB
Manufacturing: For busy engineers, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX processor can reduce simulation1 and render times2 to get more things done. Slicer software for 3D printing, for example, is multi-threaded and benefits from having multiple available cores. Design modeling uses fewer cores but gains from the CPU's fast cycle times.
For manufacturing workloads, AMD recommends:
Processor Cores Max Boost Clock3 Max Memory AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3995WX
64
Up to 4.2 GHz
Up to 2 TB
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3945WX
12
Up to 4.3 GHz
Up to 2 TB
Multimedia: Animators, artists and editors who generate multiple project iterations each day will love the speedy way the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX processor handles complex rendering and VFX workloads. Accelerate post-production encoding and transcoding4 even at high resolutions.
For multimedia workloads, AMD recommends:
Processor Cores Max Boost Clock3 Max Memory AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3995WX
64
Up to 4.2 GHz
Up to 2 TB
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3955WX
16
Up to 4.3 GHz
Up to 2 TB
Software & Science: The Threadripper PRO 3995WX processor can significantly reduce compile times for complex software builds by spreading the work over multiple threads and cores.5 The same parallel processing approach can speed the training of deep neural networks, while support for up to 2 TB of memory aids in calculations involving extensive data sets.
For software and science workloads, AMD recommends:
Processor Cores Max Boost Clock3 Max Memory AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3995WX
64
Up to 4.2 GHz
Up to 2 TB
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3975WX
32
Up to 4.2 GHz
Up to 2 TB
No matter your industry, maintaining a steady workflow – free from throughput errors and system crashes – is essential. And for a growing number of content creators, licensed professionals and others, the best workstation CPU is an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processor.
ThinkStation P620 Tower Workstation with AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO
Of course, listing a processor's features and specifications is one thing. Putting that processor in action in a high-end desktop workstation is another. And Lenovo's new line of ThinkStation P620 Tower Workstations powered by AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO processors are truly impressive machines. [In-stock availability varies. View all Lenovo workstations powered by AMD.]
In addition to Ryzen Threadripper processor power and AMD PRO security tools, ThinkStation P620 Tower Workstations offer:
- Choice of Linux or Microsoft Windows 10 operating systems
- Up to 2 NVIDIA® Quadro® Series graphics cards
- Up to 1 TB memory (8x 128 GB DDR4-3200 RDIMMS)
- Air-cooled thermal system
- Up to 20 TB internal storage
With so much going for them, it's easy to see why AMD calls its Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors "the ultimate processors for the professional workstation." With high frequency cores and the industry's highest core6 and thread counts with the Threadripper 3995WX, Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors can handle today's most demanding workloads for architects, artists, engineers, and others.
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1 Based on AMD performance lab testing on January 27, 2021, using the Houdini Simulation with a workstation configured with an AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3995WX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8GB, 256GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB M.2NVME PCIe® Gen4 storage and Windows 10 Pro vs. a similarly configured Dell workstation with dual Intel® Xeon® Platinum 828b0 Processors, 384GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB M.2NVME PCIe® Gen3 storage, Windows 10 Pro 1909. Results may vary. (CPP-78)
2 Based on AMD performance lab testing using the Adobe After Effects CC benchmark test to compare the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995X reference system to (2) Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 processors. Results may vary. (CPP-25)
3 Max boost for AMD Ryzen processors is the maximum frequency achievable by a single core on the processor running a bursty single-threaded workload. Max boost will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to: thermal paste; system cooling; motherboard design and BIOS; the latest AMD chipset driver; and the latest OS updates. (GD-150)
4 Video codec acceleration (including at least the HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9, and AV1 codecs) is subject to and not operable without inclusion/installation of compatible media players. (GD-176)
5 Based on AMD performance lab testing on June 17, 2020 using the Chromium Release 78 compile performance test to compare the performance of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3995WX reference system vs. two (2) Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 processors. Results may vary. (CPP-34)
6 The AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3995WX has up to 64 cores compared to the highest core count Intel Xeon Scalable workstation processor, the 8280 at 28-cores. (CPP-03)