Intel Challenges AMD with Granite Rapids-WS Workstation CPU
Intel is set to rival AMD's Threadripper with a new Granite Rapids-WS processor, featuring 86 cores and 172 threads.
Published on 2025-09-29 by Hilbert Hagedoorn, the engineering sample reveals support for DDR5-6400 and MR-DIMMs at 8,000 MT/s, across eight channels, targeting power users in professional rendering, simulation, and AI training.
AMD's Threadripper 9000 chips also prioritize memory throughput, indicating a key battleground for Intel. The platform is evolving with a new W890 chipset, expected to replace W790, combining desktop and server features.
Intel clearly sees bandwidth as one of the main battlegrounds in this space.
- Granite Rapids-WS processor: 86 cores, 172 threads
- Memory support: DDR5-6400, MR-DIMMs at 8,000 MT/s, 8 channels
- New W890 chipset: blends desktop and server features
Author's summary: Intel's Granite Rapids-WS to rival AMD's Threadripper.
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