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Upgrade to a threadripper?

Upgrade to a threadripper?

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RoguePro
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10-19-2022, 11:51 AM
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I'm unsure if I'm in the right forum, but they're curious about upgrading from the AMD TR 2990WX to the newer TR 5995WX. After some online research, it seems the CPU is more crucial than the GPU. Their old workstation was built in 2018, and with a 2990WX and an RTX 2080, they feel the 2080 should suffice. However, they're also thinking about the 5995WX, and I noticed newer thermal paste options aren't showing up on PCPartPicker.
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RoguePro
10-19-2022, 11:51 AM #1

I'm unsure if I'm in the right forum, but they're curious about upgrading from the AMD TR 2990WX to the newer TR 5995WX. After some online research, it seems the CPU is more crucial than the GPU. Their old workstation was built in 2018, and with a 2990WX and an RTX 2080, they feel the 2080 should suffice. However, they're also thinking about the 5995WX, and I noticed newer thermal paste options aren't showing up on PCPartPicker.

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Justicemonkey
Member
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10-20-2022, 09:13 PM
#2
It relies completely on the situation. Since the renderer can leverage the GPU, any CPU advantage disappears. If not, is the investment worth the time you’d save?
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Justicemonkey
10-20-2022, 09:13 PM #2

It relies completely on the situation. Since the renderer can leverage the GPU, any CPU advantage disappears. If not, is the investment worth the time you’d save?

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SantiMCF
Junior Member
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10-20-2022, 11:58 PM
#3
if it truly demands so much multicore power and can't run on modest CPUs then simply skip threadripper and switch to AMD EPYC. You’ll find the same EPIC version available for 836$ on server boards that offer plenty of I/O, like 8 channels of DDR4. On eBay the 5995WX costs roughly four times less than the EPIC you mentioned, while desktop options with similar specs look sparse in terms of I/O compared to an EPIC board (no slimmed designs or OCP support). The only advantage is OC capability, but that’s about it. For example, the Rome2D16-2T M393A2G40DB0 16GB ECC DDR4 at this price could pair with a dual 7C13 and 256GB DDR4, and there are cheaper Supermicro models available at half the cost—though they sometimes have long boot issues and Windows compatibility problems. Just double-check in forums before deciding.
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SantiMCF
10-20-2022, 11:58 PM #3

if it truly demands so much multicore power and can't run on modest CPUs then simply skip threadripper and switch to AMD EPYC. You’ll find the same EPIC version available for 836$ on server boards that offer plenty of I/O, like 8 channels of DDR4. On eBay the 5995WX costs roughly four times less than the EPIC you mentioned, while desktop options with similar specs look sparse in terms of I/O compared to an EPIC board (no slimmed designs or OCP support). The only advantage is OC capability, but that’s about it. For example, the Rome2D16-2T M393A2G40DB0 16GB ECC DDR4 at this price could pair with a dual 7C13 and 256GB DDR4, and there are cheaper Supermicro models available at half the cost—though they sometimes have long boot issues and Windows compatibility problems. Just double-check in forums before deciding.

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dpbigbear10
Member
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10-21-2022, 12:15 AM
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The reason these models don’t match the older versions is they’re all made by original equipment manufacturers. The ones you do find are usually removed from official systems, sold on platforms like eBay, and charged much more. Be honest—if someone asks for help, it’s likely they’re looking online for the right info, and you shouldn’t mislead them about CPU versus GPU.
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dpbigbear10
10-21-2022, 12:15 AM #4

The reason these models don’t match the older versions is they’re all made by original equipment manufacturers. The ones you do find are usually removed from official systems, sold on platforms like eBay, and charged much more. Be honest—if someone asks for help, it’s likely they’re looking online for the right info, and you shouldn’t mislead them about CPU versus GPU.

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MarioCovrigel
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10-21-2022, 02:34 AM
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Additionally Arnold performs well on the GPU but introduces more noise. Earlier with Maya we applied a denoiser and the improvements were almost undetectable. I’m also familiar with a newer, more accurate model that uses machine learning, though I can’t locate it at the moment. This makes CPU usage largely unnecessary except in cases demanding huge memory resources. You might try it since they offer an RTX card needed for those advanced denoisers. Regarding affordable CPU upgrades, @Somerandomtechyboi’s threadripper 5000 is the top pick—though it’s OEM locked and only found used or refurbished, often requiring a different board unless you have a TRX80.
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MarioCovrigel
10-21-2022, 02:34 AM #5

Additionally Arnold performs well on the GPU but introduces more noise. Earlier with Maya we applied a denoiser and the improvements were almost undetectable. I’m also familiar with a newer, more accurate model that uses machine learning, though I can’t locate it at the moment. This makes CPU usage largely unnecessary except in cases demanding huge memory resources. You might try it since they offer an RTX card needed for those advanced denoisers. Regarding affordable CPU upgrades, @Somerandomtechyboi’s threadripper 5000 is the top pick—though it’s OEM locked and only found used or refurbished, often requiring a different board unless you have a TRX80.

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gamerfoust
Member
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10-21-2022, 11:07 AM
#6
Acknowledged, focusing on business environments means we typically don’t deal with hobbyist parts, which explains the limited background.
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gamerfoust
10-21-2022, 11:07 AM #6

Acknowledged, focusing on business environments means we typically don’t deal with hobbyist parts, which explains the limited background.