AMD Ryzen 9 7950X gets overclocked to 7.2GHz with one core, 6.5 GHz all-core thanks to LN2 cooling

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X spotted during extreme overclocking session

TUM-Apisak who has been browsing CPU-Z validation database, already stumbled upon some very AMD Zen4 interesting results.

AMD flagship Ryzen 9 7950X which is set to launch in just 5 days is already making rounds in overclocking world record charts. Just yesterday, two overclockers revealed AMD Zen4 CPU potential with simple All-in-One cooling solution, already breaking 4 new world records.

However, AMD Ryzen 7000 codenamed “Raphael” can achieve much more, except the actual results are still under embargo. Reviewers are now busy testing new Ryzen CPUs and should deliver their results a day before launch. Obviously, this does not mean that some results will not slip through with help of hardware leakers.

APISAK discovered Ryzen 9 7950X CPU with 7247 MHz CPU clock at 1.506V and another sample running 6500 MHz at 1.465V with all cores. Such scores are certainly achieved with sub-zero cooling, such as liquid nitrogen.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with 7.2/6.5 GHz clocks, Source: TUM_APISAK

The first result is most likely for one core, while the other one is further confirmed to be all-core 6.5 GHz thanks to another screenshot.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 6.5 GHz all-core frequency, Source: TUM_APISAK

AMD is set to launch the Ryzen 7000 series on September 27th. We are hear a lot more about Zen4 for desktops on September 26th, when the official review embargo lifts. This should also include world records from extreme overclockers, whose partial results can be seen above. Unfortunately, this leak came with no performance results. Therefore it is not clear how much more performance comes with 800 MHz overclock.

Official AMD Ryzen 7000 Specifications
VideoCardz.comCores / ThreadsBase/Boost ClockTDPCache (L2+L3)Launch Price
(USD)
Ryzen 9 7950X16C/32T4.5/5.7 GHz170W80MB (16+64)$699
Ryzen 9 7900X12C/24T4.7/5.6 GHz170W76MB (12+64)$549
Ryzen 7 7700X8C/16T4.5/5.4 GHz105W40MB (8+32)$399
Ryzen 5 7600X6C/12T4.7/5.3 GHz105W38MB (6+32)$299

Source: CPU-Z Validation via @TUM_APISAKWccftech

360+ FPS 1440p OVERWATCH 2 powered by GeForce RTX 4090 WORLD PREMIERE

Watch the first ever Overwatch 2 gameplay on GeForce RTX 4090 at over 360 FPS and sub 10ms latency, running at 1440p resolution with NVIDIA Reflex and high settings. Thanks to the incredible power of the GeForce RTX 40 Series, Overwatch 2 has increased its framerate cap from 400 FPS to 600 FPS. With the power of GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs and NVIDIA Reflex, 360+ fps 1440p competitive gaming is now a reality. Overwatch 2 gameplay captured by NVIDIA using GeForce RTX 4090, 1440p 360Hz G-SYNC monitor, high graphics settings, with NVIDIA Reflex ON + Boost. amd, coolermaster, intel, nvidia, corsair, samsung, ssd, motherboard, graphiccard, computer, gaming, gamers, game, rtx2060super, rtx2080ti, rtx3060, rtx3060ti, rtx3070, rtx3070ti, rtx3080, rtx3080ti, rtx3090, RX6800, RX6700XT, RX5600XT, RX5700XT, RX6800XT, RX5500XT, rtx3080ti, rtx3090ti, rx6900xt, rx6950xt, amdryzedn7000, amdryzen9, amd7950x, amd7900, rtx4090, rtx4080, rtx4070, microsoft,  @NVIDIA GeForce   @NVIDIA   @NVIDIA Studio   @PlayOverwatch 

NVIDIA introduces GeForce RTX 4090/4080 series, RTX 4090 launches October 12th for 1599 USD

NVIDIA debuts “Ada” GeForce RTX 40 series

NVIDIA formally introduces three new graphics cards.

The new RTX 40 series are here. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has now officially introduced RTX 4090, RTX 4080 16GB and RTX 4080 12GB models, the first SKUs from the next-generation of graphics series codenamed “Ada”.

The flagship NVIDIA RTX 40 GPU features 76 billion transistors and TSMC 4N process technology. New architecture introduces 3rd Gen RT core and 4th Gen Tensor Core. NVIDIA confirms Ada Lovelace supports DLSS 3 upscaling technology. For game streaming, NVIDIA RTX 40 GPUs have dual AV1 encoders supporting up to 8K 60 FPS recordings.

NVIDIA RTX 4090

The new flagship features AD102-300 GPU with 16384 CUDA cores and boost clock up to 2520 MHz. This means a single-precision performance of 82.6 TFLOPS, 2.3x more than its predecessor RTX 3090. The flagship SKU based on Ada architecture will be equipped with 24GB of GDDR6X memory, with peak bandwidth at 1 TB/s. This new card will require even more power than 3090 Ti, by at least 100W, with default TDP of 450W.

NVIDIA confirms this model will launch on October 12 at 1599 USD. The Founders Edition pictured below is a triple-slot design powered by one 16-pin power connector.

The company announced multiple designs from its board partners, including ZOTAC, Inno3D, Colorful, Palit, Gainward, Gigabyte, MSI and ASUS. Unsurprisingly, there is no EVGA card.

NVIDIA RTX 4080 series

Jensen Huang also announced two graphics cards sharing the same model number but different memory and GPU specs. The RTX 4080 16GB is to feature an AD103 GPU with 9728 CUDA cores, a total of 16GB of GDDR6X memory clocked at 22.5 Gbps and TDP of 320W. This model is set to launch in November for at least 1199 USD.

What was supposed to be RTX 4070 is being introduced as RTX 4080 12GB. This SKU has AD104 GPU and 7680 CUDA cores. As the name suggests, there is 12GB GDDR6X memory on this model and TDP at 285W. NVIDIA has put a 899 USD price on this SKU.

None of the RTX 40 GPUs has NVLink and they are using PCIe Gen4 x16 interface.

RUMORED NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Specs
VideoCardz.comGeForce RTX 4090 24GBGeForce RTX 4080 16GBGeForce RTX 4080 12GB
Board-SKUPG139-SKU330PG139-SKU360PG141-SKU331
ArchitectureAda (TSMC 4N)Ada (TSMC 4N)Ada (TSMC 4N)
GPUAD102-300AD103-300AD104-400
SMs1287660
CUDA Cores1638497287680
Boost Clock2520 MHz2505 MHz2610 MHz
Memory24 GB G6X16 GB G6X12 GB G6X
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps23 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth1008 GB/s736 GB/s504 GB/s
Default TGP450W320W285W
Max TGP660W516W366W
MSRP1599 USD1199 USD899 USD

NVIDIA details AD102 GPU, up to 18432 CUDA cores, 76.3B transistors and 608 mm²

NVIDIA AD102 GPU has 76.3B transistors

The most transistor-packed consumer GPU yet.

Not everything was revealed by NVIDIA today, but luckily for us, some board partners were quick to share the missing details.

Today, NVIDIA introduced its Ada Lovelace architecture for next-gen gaming, workstation and server GPUs. This architecture is based on custom TSMC 4N process and brings higher raster, raytracing and AI-accelerated computing over Ampere.

The AD102 GPU has 76.3 billion transistors and 608.4 mm². This means that the transistor density of 125.5 million per mm² is 2.78x higher than GA102 “Ampere” GPU manufactured by Samsung using 8N node. Those details were confirmed by PNY for RTX 6000 Ada workstation graphics card.

NVIDIA RTX 6000 ADA Specs, Source: PNY

NVIDIA Ada features Shader Execution Reordering (SER) which supposedly makes raster operations faster, providing up to 25% better gaming performance. Furthermore, Ada features next-generation RT Core (Gen3) and Tensor cores (Gen4). The latter delivers up to 1400 TFLOPS, 4,375 times more than Ampere’s 3rd generation cores.

The AD102 GPU will not be used by RTX 4090 gaming card, RTX 6000 ADA workstation and L40 Server GPU. With 2048 CUDA core remaining budget, it is very likely that NVIDIA will introduce an even faster gaming card later.

NVIDIA Flagship Gaming GPUs
VideoCardz.comAD102GA102TU102GV100GP102
Launch Year20222020201820172017
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpereTuringVoltaPascal
NodeTSMC 4NSAMSUNG 8NTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nmTSMC 16nm
Die Size608 mm²628 mm²754 mm²815 mm²471 mm²
Transistors76.3B28.3B18.6B21.1B12.0B
Trans. Density125.5M TRAN/mm245.1M TRAN/mm224.7M TRAN/mm225.9M TRAN/mm225.5M TRAN/mm2
CUDA Cores1843210752460851203840
Tensor Cores576 Gen4336 Gen3576 Gen2640
RT Cores144 Gen384 Gen272 Gen1
Memory BusGDDR6X 384-bitGDDR6X 384-bitGDDR6 384-bitHBM2 3072-bitGDDR6X 384-bit

Source: PNY

AMD X670E motherboard already in reviewer’s hands

AORUS X670E Aorus Master ships to reviewer

AMD spares no time; the review samples of upcoming AMD X670E motherboards are already in reviewers hands.

Last week AMD made a formal showcase of its partner’s high-end X670E/X670 motherboard series. None of these are available yet, but the message was clear, both AMD and motherboard makers are ready for the launch of Ryzen 7000 series.

Gigabyte X670E AORUS Master, Source: SkatterBencher

In fact, they are so ready that AMD board partners are now shipping X670E motherboards to reviewers. The first picture of a review sample out in the wild was posted by SkatterBencher, better known for his Threadripper 5000 overclocking guides. Since we are still more than a month away from the official launch of the new Ryzen series, this unit had to be shipped by Gigabyte themselves.

Gigabyte has provided the reviewer with a unit of X670E AORUS Master, the second-best motherboard from Gigabyte’s lineup. This board is equipped with 16+2+2 power phase design and supports up to four DDR5 memory modules.

The AORUS Master with AM5 socket supports up to four M.2 drives, two PCIe Gen5 x4 and two Gen4 x4, all supporting screwless design. In fact, Gigabyte motherboards also have easy quick release system for PCIe x16 slot as well.

According to the leaks, AMD is set to launch its Ryzen 7000 CPUs on September 15th, however, the formal announcement is now expected in late August. The X670 motherboards are reportedly also launching on the same day.

Source: SkatterBencher

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 series now available for the DIY market, 64 Zen3 cores for $6500

AMD Ryzen Threadripper with Zen3 cores is now available to everyone

AMD current-gen HEDT CPUs have been out for months, but the company did not launch the series to the DIY market until today. 

The Threadripper 5000 PRO series were exclusively launched for Lenovo systems in March this year. It took another four months for other OEMs/system integrators to finally start offering Zen3-based CPUs with other motherboards. Today, the TR 5000 Pro finally launches for the DIY market, unlocking the series to all customers.

AMD confirmed that there will be no Threadripper non-PRO series moving forward. In an effort to ‘unify’ the product lines and simplify the choice for customers. All future Threadripper CPUs will use the same socket, chipset, and feature ‘PRO’ branding. However, the exact plans for Zen4 HEDT series have not been confirmed yet.

Since today is the official launch for the DIY market, reviewers focusing on ‘consumer’ hardware have published their reviews, here are some of them:

AMD TR PRO series feature five models, but only three are now available for DIY builders. Unfortunately the prices for AMD HEDT series have skyrocketed, mainly due to lack of competition in this segment. The flagship 64-core CPU is to retail at 6,499 USD, while a 32-core version should cost 3,299 USD. Potential buyers should also prepare their budget for AMD WRX80 motherboards, because the WRX40 series are not compatible.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Series
VideoCardz.comCores/ThreadsBase ClockTurbo ClockTDPMSRP
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 “Chagall” Zen3 [128 PCIe 4.0 Lanes, 8x DDR4 Memory]
TR PRO 5995WX64C/128T2.7 GHz4.5 GHz280W$6,499
TR PRO 5975WX32C/64T3.6 GHz4.5 GHz280W$3,299
TR PRO 5965WX24C/48T3.8 GHz4.5 GHz280W$2,399
TR PRO 5955WX16C/32T4.0 GHz4.5 GHz280WOEM
TR PRO 5945WX12C/24T4.1 GHz4.5 GHz280WOEM
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 “Castle Peak” Zen2 [128 PCIe 4.0 Lanes, 8x DDR4 Memory]
TR PRO 3995WX64C/128T2.7 GHz4.2 GHz280W$5,490
TR PRO 3975WX32C/64T3.5 GHz4.2 GHz280W$2,750
TR PRO 3955WX16C/32T3.9 GHz4.3 GHz280W$1,150
TR PRO 3945WX12C/24T4.0 GHz4.3 GHz280WOEM