Question Impact of the new low core count workstation Intel CPUs on Threadrippers?

[Kocicak]

I am wondering if the new Intel offering of XEON W-2400 workstation CPUs (which start at 6 cores for $359 and end with 24 cores for $2200) will force AMD to broaden their Threadripper CPUs offer, I believe that the cheapest available is Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16 core for $1300.

 

[Thibsie]

Or they can buy used EPYC. Here is a 16 core for $114. Of course that would not let you whine about AMD....

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Seriously, the problem with that kind of deal is the board and the Ram IMO

 

[Kocicak]

Oh. I just watched Linuses video:

... and learned that some of these chips may not be sold to end customers, for example the cheapest four CPUs will not be sold in boxed version.

 

[scineram]

That doesn't necessarily mean OEM exclusive. Many tray processor SKU are available at retail.

 

[Shmee]

Is this Sapphire Rapids? I was just texting to a friend about them, I kinda am interested, would be good to have a good HEDT platform again. One that supports desktop features like OC, RGB, and friendly UEFI setup, but has higher core count and no E cores / hybrid core design. But also with more bandwidth, memory channels, and PCie lanes.

The Xeon 3435X and 2465X sound cool, but also fairly pricey. 16 cores, unlocked, 4 or 8 channel memory...

 

[Kocicak]

Did Intel say something official about availability of these CPUs?