AMD’s Threadripper processors are all about raw computational horsepower for multi-threaded tasks. We're not sure how many math operations a horse can perform per second, but horsepower is here in abundance: With 32, 64, or even 96 cores, the new Threadripper and Threadripper Pro 7000 processors perform several times faster than conventional chips in certain scenarios. Though all of these chips excel in demanding multi-threaded workloads, arguably the best option for most people might actually not be the one with the most possible cores. At $2,499, the 32-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is tough for mainstream consumer CPUs to challenge—even with its higher-end power management and memory requirements—with several advantages that make it a robust choice unless you exclusively work in heavily threaded programs that can leverage more than 32 cores. For bringing workstation-grade performance at a relatively affordable price, we grant the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X our Editors' Choic...

AMD's 32-core Ryzen Threadripper 7970X delivers superior value for professional users who need supercharged multi-threaded performance and the platform's high lane counts.