AMD is set to launch its new Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPU and the Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series processors on July 23rd. These high-performance components are primarily aimed at professional users and AI workloads, with initial availability focused on pre-built workstation systems from select partners.
AMD Unleashes AI Powerhouse: Radeon AI PRO R9700
AMD’s new Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPU, built on the Navi 48 die with RDNA 4 architecture, is designed for demanding AI tasks. It boasts 32 GB of GDDR6 memory and PCIe 5.0 support, making it suitable for large-scale AI models and high-throughput inference.
- Key Specifications:
- GPU: Navi 48 die, RDNA 4 architecture
- Memory: 32 GB GDDR6
- Interface: PCIe 5.0
- AI Performance: Up to 496% faster inference on large transformer models compared to NVIDIA’s desktop RTX 5080 (AMD claims).
- Software Support: Fully compatible with AMD’s ROCm 6.3 platform, supporting PyTorch, ONNX Runtime, and TensorFlow.
- Cooling: Dual-slot blower cooler for efficient airflow in multi-GPU setups.
Initially, the R9700 will be available exclusively in pre-built workstation systems from partners like Boxx and Velocity Micro starting July 23rd. Standalone cards for the DIY market are expected to follow later in Q3 2025 from AIB partners such as ASRock and PowerColor. Early price estimates suggest it will be around $1,250.
Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series: Zen 5 Arrives
Alongside the R9700, AMD is launching its Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series processors, codenamed “Shimada Peak.” These CPUs feature the latest Zen 5 cores, offering significant IPC improvements over their Zen 4 predecessors.
- Key Features:
- Architecture: Zen 5 cores for improved Instructions Per Cycle (IPC).
- Core Count: Up to 96 cores / 192 threads in the flagship Threadripper PRO 9995WX.
- Clock Speeds: Boost clocks up to 5.4 GHz.
- Cache: Up to 384 MB L3 cache.
- TDP: 350W across all models.
These processors will be available individually through AMD’s global partners and from OEMs including Dell Technologies, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro. The flagship Threadripper PRO 9995WX is priced at $11,699. AMD claims up to a 16% IPC increase and up to 25% gains in SPECworkstation 4.0 AI and ML benchmarks compared to the previous generation.
Availability Strategy
AMD’s launch strategy prioritizes original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for both the Radeon AI PRO R9700 and Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series. This means that for the initial launch on July 23rd, these cutting-edge components will primarily be found within complete workstation systems. DIY availability for the R9700 is slated for the coming weeks in Q3 2025, while Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series CPUs will be available for individual purchase from day one.
Via AMD
