AMD Threadripper 2990WX

The AMD Threadripper 2990WX brings 32 cores and 32 threads. 64MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 3GHz base to 4.2GHz boost. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 250W TDP — about 7.8W per core.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.