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These are uSFF Workstations / uSFF HEDT-replacements.
They're between ThreadRipper and ThreadRipper Pro, in raw memory bandwidth and performance.
For example: They have double(or more) the memory bandwidth of any other mobile or desktop part (excepting ThreadRipper Pro).
128GB of 256-bit LPDDR5X-8000 (256GB/s), is closer to a dGPU's GDDR5 VRAM bandwidth. Well-more than any consumer desktop platform.
For GPGPU (and gaming), you're basically getting RX 9060-ish 'grunt' with 96GB of not-GDDR5 VRAM. -attached to an SoC performing similarly to a 7950X, and operating more-efficiently than even a 9950X.
You lose most-all upgradability vs. a DIY workstation but, there's at least 2x USB4 for eGPU and/or External Expansion. Plus, this is far more portable and more thermal/power efficient than a similarly-performing desktop build.
Edit: Oh, and keep in mind: 128GB of DDR5 memory, right now, may-well be over half the price of this unit. -for the RAM alone
If you need 128GB RAM for whatever reason, and you need to upgrade already-
this probably looks like a downright "Slickdeal"
With this kind of money, you can build a 9800X3D + 5070 Ti PC. Might even be able to add a 5080, depending on where you shop and what deals you can find.
But can that run a LLM with a trillion gazillion parameters LLM that everyone needs these day.
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These are uSFFWorkstations / uSFF HEDT-replacements.
They're between ThreadRipper and ThreadRipper Pro, in raw memory bandwidth and performance.
For example: They have double(or more) the memory bandwidth of any other mobile or desktop part (excepting ThreadRipper Pro).
128GB of 256-bit LPDDR5X-8000 (256GB/s), is closer to a dGPU's GDDR5 VRAM bandwidth. Well-more than any consumer desktop platform.
For GPGPU (and gaming), you're basically getting RX 9060-ish 'grunt' with 96GB of not-GDDR5 VRAM. -attached to an SoC performing similarly to a 7950X, and operating more-efficiently than even a 9950X.
You lose most-all upgradability vs. a DIY workstation but, there's at least 2x USB4 for eGPU and/or External Expansion. Plus, this is far more portable and more thermal/power efficient than a similarly-performing desktop build.
Edit: Oh, and keep in mind: 128GB of DDR5 memory, right now, may-well be over half the price of this unit. -for the RAM alone
If you need 128GB RAM for whatever reason, and you need to upgrade already-
this probably looks like a downright "Slickdeal"
Last edited by LabRat810 December 3, 2025 at 02:55 PM.
With this kind of money, you can build a 9800X3D + 5070 Ti PC. Might even be able to add a 5080, depending on where you shop and what deals you can find.
Yea but this uses like 1/10th the power of that setup.
These are expensive upfront, but the electricity costs should be way cheaper and this chip seems to be good/ish for some AI stuff.
Thanks, ordered one of these as I was on the fence for a comparable HP Z2 Mini G1a spec'ed with 128GB RAM which would run about $3k: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp...e8ua-aba-1
This Corsair is Windows 11 Home vs. Pro on the HP but I don't plan to use Windows long term on the device. It's still worth saving the $1100 to upgrade your own O/S in any case...
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They're between ThreadRipper and ThreadRipper Pro, in raw memory bandwidth and performance.
For example: They have double(or more) the memory bandwidth of any other mobile or desktop part (excepting ThreadRipper Pro).
128GB of 256-bit LPDDR5X-8000 (256GB/s), is closer to a dGPU's GDDR5 VRAM bandwidth. Well-more than any consumer desktop platform.
https://tpucdn.com/cpu-specs/images/connectivity/amd-mobile-fp11.jpg
https://www.techpowerup
For GPGPU (and gaming), you're basically getting RX 9060-ish 'grunt' with 96GB of not-GDDR5 VRAM. -attached to an SoC performing similarly to a 7950X, and operating more-efficiently than even a 9950X.
You lose most-all upgradability vs. a DIY workstation but, there's at least 2x USB4 for eGPU and/or External Expansion. Plus, this is far more portable and more thermal/power efficient than a similarly-performing desktop build.
Edit: Oh, and keep in mind: 128GB of DDR5 memory, right now, may-well be over half the price of this unit. -for the RAM alone
If you need 128GB RAM for whatever reason, and you need to upgrade already-
this probably looks like a downright "Slickdeal"
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They're between ThreadRipper and ThreadRipper Pro, in raw memory bandwidth and performance.
For example: They have double(or more) the memory bandwidth of any other mobile or desktop part (excepting ThreadRipper Pro).
128GB of 256-bit LPDDR5X-8000 (256GB/s), is closer to a dGPU's GDDR5 VRAM bandwidth. Well-more than any consumer desktop platform.
[IMG]https://tpucdn.com/cpu-specs/images/connectivity/amd-mobile-fp11.jpg[/IMG]
https://www.techpowerup
For GPGPU (and gaming), you're basically getting RX 9060-ish 'grunt' with 96GB of not-GDDR5 VRAM. -attached to an SoC performing similarly to a 7950X, and operating more-efficiently than even a 9950X.
You lose most-all upgradability vs. a DIY workstation but, there's at least 2x USB4 for eGPU and/or External Expansion. Plus, this is far more portable and more thermal/power efficient than a similarly-performing desktop build.
Edit: Oh, and keep in mind: 128GB of DDR5 memory, right now, may-well be over half the price of this unit. -for the RAM alone
If you need 128GB RAM for whatever reason, and you need to upgrade already-
this probably looks like a downright "Slickdeal"
These are expensive upfront, but the electricity costs should be way cheaper and this chip seems to be good/ish for some AI stuff.
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https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp...e8ua-aba-1
This Corsair is Windows 11 Home vs. Pro on the HP but I don't plan to use Windows long term on the device. It's still worth saving the $1100 to upgrade your own O/S in any case...
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