Yes, a used Threadripper can be practical depending on your needs and budget.
Yes, a used Threadripper can be practical depending on your needs and budget.
It stands out especially when not available in stock. Pair it with a board that offers a solid VRM. I let mine run continuously for days at 200w without any issues. It's a decent CPU, but if you're planning to build a system, AM4 might be better left behind.
Thermal throttling affected all core bench unfortunately. While searching for a replacement for my X58 setup, I considered a Threadripper. Those Threadripper cores tend to be less robust, even with many units available. Consumer CPUs usually offer a more balanced performance across single and multiple cores.