Best X399 sTR4 Motherboards For Threadripper 2 TR2990WX TR2970WX

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Before finding out the best motherboards for Threadripper 2 from AMD, let us understand the platform first. Even though the new processors are pin compatible with the previous x399 sTR4 platform, AMD’s new and updated 12nm Zeppelin die, as well as including a few further optimizations into the system including better high-end boost and faster cache speeds.

Related: Best Threadripper Gen 1 Motherboards

Inside the previous generation Threadripper CPUs however, there are 4 pieces of silicon in which two were active and two inactive. For the second generation of Threadripper, or Threadripper 2 a.k.a. The Threadripper 2000-series, AMD is going to utilize this inactive die into active ones, and this will substantially increase the core count for the HEDT high-end desktop and workstation users.

Here is a quick glimpse of the x399 platform:

AMD is back with a bang in the market with the release of the first entry in their 2^nd gen ThreadRipper processors. Fortunately, these processors utilize the same x399 chipset as the first gen TR processors did. Thus, you will not require getting a full rig upgrade. However, in this post, we are discussing some of the top x399 motherboards, that is designed to utilize the full power of these 2^nd gen Threadripper motherboards. But before we jump on the list, let’s have a look at some great features offered by x399 platform:

Powers 1^st and 2^nd gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors
Scalable processors for both gamers and creators
Unlock potential with multi-GPU and NVMe arrays
Quad Channel DDR4 Memory
66 PCIe Gen 3.0 Lanes, 8 PCIe Gen 2.0 Lanes
AMD CrossFire and SLI technology
Overclocking support
AMD Stored MI storage acceleration technology included

In this article, we are going to talk about the best motherboards for TR2970WX & TR2990WXas shown below:

AMD TR2970WX	Cores – 24	Threads – 48	Base Clock 3.0GHz	Turbo – 4.2GHz	Cost – –
AMD TR2990WX	Cores -32	Threads – 64	Base Clock 3.0GHz	Turbo – 4.2GHz	Cost – –

Also Read: Understand The Differences between X299 vs X399

Best Motherboards For Threadripper 2 – Our Recommendations

Now, let’s move towards the list of top 5 motherboards for 2^nd gen AMD Threadripper processors. We have covered all the technical specifications and details so that you can understand these motherboards completely. So without further delay, here we begin:

1. ASUS ROG ZENITH EXTREME X399:

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GENERAL

Chipset Type	AMD X399
Compatible Processors	Ryzen Thread Ripper
Max Processors Qty	Socket TR4
Encryption Algorithm	1
Manufacturer	Asus

EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY

Expansion Slots	1 x CPU 8 x DIMM 288-pin 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x8/x16, x16/x8/x16/x8 modes) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4
Storage Interfaces	SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA – RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 3 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 1 x U.2
Internal Interfaces:	2 x USB 2.0 – header 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 – header 1 x audio – header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 – header
Power Connectors	24-pin main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX12V connectors

MISCELLANEOUS

Product Type

motherboard

Included Accessories

3 thermistor cables

3 x M.2 screws

ROG coasters

ROG fan stickers

fan extension card

ASUS 2T2R Wi-Fi moving antennas

ASUS WiGig 802.11ad moving antenna

DIMM.2 extension card

RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable

ROG AREION 10G

ROG DIMM.2 Fan Stand Pack

ROG VGA holder

ROG cable labels

NETWORKING

Data Link Protocol

10 Gigabit Ethernet

Bluetooth 4.1

IEEE 802.11n

Ethernet

Fast Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet

IEEE 802.11a

IEEE 802.11ac

IEEE 802.11ad (WiGig)

IEEE 802.11b

IEEE 802.11g

Network

10 Gigabit Ethernet

802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth

Gigabit Ethernet

WiGig

AUDIO OUTPUT

Compliant Standards	High Definition Audio
Type	sound card
Audio Codec	SupremeFX (S1220)
Audio	High Definition Audio (8-channel)

SUPPORTED RAM

Bus Clock	2400 MHz 2133 MHz 2666 MHz 2800 MHz (O.C.) 3200 MHz (O.C.) 3600 MHz (O.C.)
Registered or Buffered	Unbuffered
Features	Quad channel memory architecture
Technology	DDR4
Max Size	128 GB
Supported RAM Integrity Check	Non-ECC, ECC

CABLE DETAILS

Type	SLI bridge, Serial ATA cable
Included Qty	1, 3

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	12 in
Depth	10.9 in

SOFTWARE

Software Included

ASUS AI Suite III

ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS ROG RAMCache II

ASUS Turbo App

Overwolf

ROG CPU-Z

ROG CloneDrive

ROG GameFirst IV

drivers & utilities

STORAGE INTERFACES

Interface	PCIe 3.0, Serial ATA-600, Serial ATA-600 / PCIe 3.0
Connector(s)	1 x U.2, 3 x M.2, 6 x 7pin Serial ATA
RAID (Level)	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10

INTERNAL INTERFACES

Type	USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1, audio
Connector Type	header
Qty	1, 2, 4

2. Gigabyte X399 AORUS Gaming 7 – 1.0:

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General

Chipset Type	AMD X399
Compatible Processors	Ryzen ThreadRipper
Processor Socket	Socket TR4
Max Processors Qty	1
Manufacturer	Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd.

EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY

Expansion Slots	1 x CPU 8 x DIMM 288-pin 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode)
Storage Interfaces	SATA-600 -connectors: 8 x 7pin Serial ATA – RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 3 x M.2
Internal Interfaces	4 x USB 2.0 – header 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 – header 1 x audio – header 1 x USB-C Gen2 – header 1 x SPDIF out – header
Power Connectors	4-pin ATX12V connector 24-pin main power connector 8-pin ATX12V connector

INTERFACE PROVIDED

Qty

1, 8

Type

LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)

PS/2 keyboard/mouse

Microphone

TOSLINK

USB 3.1 Gen 1

USB-C Gen2

audio line-in

audio line-out

audio line-out (center/subwoofer)

audio line-out (rear)

Connector Type

mini-jack

NETWORKING

Data Link Protocol

Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Bluetooth 3.0

IEEE 802.11ac

IEEE 802.11b

IEEE 802.11g

IEEE 802.11n

Bluetooth 4.0

Bluetooth 4.0 LE

Bluetooth 4.1

Bluetooth 4.2

Ethernet

Fast Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet

IEEE 802.11a

Network

802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth

Gigabit Ethernet

AUDIO OUTPUT

Compliant Standards	High Definition Audio Sound BlasterX 720°
Type	sound card
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC1220
Audio	High Definition Audio (8-channel)

SUPPORTED RAM

Bus Clock	2400 MHz 2133 MHz 2667 MHz
Registered or Buffered	Unbuffered
Features	Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP) quad channel memory architecture
Technology	DDR4
Max Size	128 GB
Supported RAM Integrity Check	Non-ECC, ECC

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	12 in
Depth	9.6 in

SOFTWARE

Software Included

Software Included @BIOS

Cloud Station

GIGABYTE V-Tuner

Norton Internet Security

Smart TimeLock

Xpress Install

EasyTune

GIGABYTE 3D OSD

GIGABYTE App Center

GIGABYTE Fast Boot

GIGABYTE Smart Backup

GIGABYTE Smart HUD

GIGABYTE Smart Keyboard

GIGABYTE USB Blocker

FEATURES

BIOS Type	AMI
BIOS Features	WfM 2.0 support, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 2.7 support, DMI 2.7 support, ACPI 5.0 support, Dual BIOS
Hardware Features:	Q-Flash, AutoGreen, NVIDIA 3-way SLI Technology Support, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology Support, NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, On/Off Charge, Ultra Durable, NVIDIA 4-way SLI Technology Support, AMD CrossFireX technology support, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support, AMD 3-way CrossFireX technology support, AMD 4-way CrossFireX technology support, All IR digital power design, Black Solid Capacitors, Clear CMOS Button, Q-Flash Plus, IR PowIRstage ICs, Game Boost, GIGABYTE Double Locking Bracket, Ultra Durable Memory Armor, Anti-Sulfur Design, GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP 2, GIGABYTE Smart Fan 5, RGB FUSION, Ultra Durable PCIe Armor, RGBW/-UV LED strips to support, M.2 Thermal Guard
Hardware Monitoring	CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU overheating protection, CPU core voltage, water cooling flow rate

3. MSI MEG X399 CREATION:

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General

Chipset Type	AMD X399
Compatible Processors	Ryzen ThreadRipper
Processor Socket	Socket TR4
Max Processors Qty	1
Manufacturer	MSI Computer Corp.

EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY

Expansion Slots	1 x CPU 8 x DIMM 288-pin 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage Interfaces	SATA-600 -connectors: 8 x 7pin Serial ATA – RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 3 x M.2
Interfaces	1 x USB-C Gen1 9 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 x audio line-in – mini-jack 1 x audio line-out – mini-jack 1 x microphone – mini-jack 1 x TOSLINK 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) – mini-jack, 1 x audio line-out (rear) – mini-jack
Internal Interfaces	4 x USB 2.0 – header, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 – header 1 x USB-C Gen2 – header
Power Connectors	4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX12V connectors

INTERFACE PROVIDED

Qty

1, 9

Type

TOSLINK, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB-C Gen1

audio line-in

audio line-out

audio line-out (center/subwoofer)

audio line-out (rear)

microphone

Connector Type

mini-jack

NETWORKING

Data Link Protocol

Bluetooth 5.0

Ethernet

Fast Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet

IEEE 802.11a

IEEE 802.11ac

IEEE 802.11b

IEEE 802.11g

IEEE 802.11n

Network

2 x Gigabit Ethernet

802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth

AUDIO OUTPUT

Compliant Standards	High Definition Audio
Type	sound card
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC1220
Audio	High Definition Audio (8-channel)

SUPPORTED RAM

Bus Clock	2400 MHz 2133 MHz 2800 MHz (O.C.) 2933 MHz (O.C.) 2667 MHz (O.C.) 3200 MHz (O.C.) 3333 MHz (O.C.) 3466 MHz (O.C.) 3600 MHz (O.C.) 3066 MHz (O.C.)
Features	Quad channel memory architecture
Technology	DDR4
Max Size	128 GB

EXPANSION SLOTS

Total Qty	1, 4, 8
Type	CPU, DIMM 288-pin, PCIe 2.0 x1, PCIe 3.0 x16

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	12 in
Depth	10.7 in

SOFTWARE

Software Included

MSI Command Center

MSI Live Update

MSI X-BOOST, RAMdisk

FEATURES

BIOS Features

BIOS FlashBack+

Hardware Features

NVIDIA 3-way SLI Technology Support

AMD 3-way CrossFire X technology support

Clear CMOS Button

Turbo M.2,

Mystic Light

MSI Steel Armor

LAN Protect

MSI Audio Boost 4

M.2 Shield FROZR

Nahimic 3 Sound Technology

MSI Core Boost

AMD StoreMI technology

19 Phase Digital Power Design

4. ASRock Fatal1ty X399 Professional Gaming:

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Model

Brand	ASRock
Series	Fatal1ty
Model	X399 Professional Gaming

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type	sTR4
CPU Type	Ryzen Threadripper Series

Chipsets

Chipset

AMD X399

Memory

Number of Memory Slots	8×288pin
Memory Standard	DDR4 3600+(OC) 3200(OC) 2933(OC) 2667 2400 2133
Maximum Memory Supported	128GB Due to an operating system limitation, the actual memory size could be less than 4-GB for the reservation for system usage under legacy Windows 32-bit OS. For Windows 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
Channel Supported	Quad Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16 –	4 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots, (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE5: single at x16 (PCIE1); dual at x16 (PCIE1) / x16 (PCIE4); triple at x16 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE2) / x16 (PCIE4), quad at x16 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE2) / x16 (PCIE4) / x8 (PCIE5))
PCI Express x1	1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot
Other Slots:	1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled Wi-Fi 802.11 ac module (on the rear I/O), 15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1 and PCIE4)

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

8 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors,

Support RAID

NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug

M.2

2 x Ultra M.2 Sockets – (M2_1 and M2_2),

support M Key type – 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module & M.2 PCI Express, module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket – (M2_3)

supports M Key type – 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module

M.2 PCI-Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
1 x U.2 Connector

SATA RAID

0/1/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC1220
Audio Channels	7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset	AQUATIC AQC107
Second LAN Chipset	2 x Intel I211AT
Max LAN Speed	10Gbps + Dual 10/100/1000Mbps
Wireless LAN:	Intel 802.11-ac Wi-Fi Module (Free Bundle) Supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)Supports high-speed wireless connections up to 433 Mbps
Bluetooth:	Supports Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High-speed class II

Rear Panel Ports:

PS/2:	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
RJ45	3 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
USB 3.1:	1 x USB 3.1 Gen2, Type-A Port (10Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) 8 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD – Protection), Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_6 port ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_6 port 1 x Fatal1ty Mouse Port (USB 3.1 Gen1) is included
S/PDIF Out	1 x Optical
Audio Ports	HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

(Supports ESD Protection)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers

(Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)

(Supports ESD Protection)

Other Connectors:

1 x COM Port Header,
1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
2 x RGB LED Headers,
1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
1 x CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin), (Smart Fan Speed Control),
1 x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector),
1 x Right Angle Front Panel Audio Connector
1 x Clear CMOS Switch
1 x Dr. Debug with LED
1 x Power Switch with LED
1 x Reset Switch with LED
1 x CPU Xtreme OC Switch
connectors.

Physical Spec

Form Factor	ATX
LED Lighting	RGB
Dimensions (W x L)	12.0″ x 9.6″
Power Pin:	1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector), 1 x 8-pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) 1 x 4-pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) 1 x 6-pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)

Features

Features

Hi-Density Power Connectors (24-pin for Motherboard8+4-pin for Motherboard, 6-pin for PCIe Slot)
IR Dr. MOS
15µ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
VGA Card, Also 15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1 & PCIE4)AQUATIC 10G LAN
Intel LAN
XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
8 Layer PCB
2oz Copper PCB
Heat Pipe Design
Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 3
ASRock-USB 3.1 Gen2,
ASRock USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gb/s)
USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s)
ASRock Super Alloy
XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
Premium 60A Power Choke
Premium Memory Alloy Choke(Reduces 70% core loss when compared to iron powder choke)
IR3555M Dr. MOS 60A
Nichicon 12K Black Caps(100% Japan-made high-quality conductive polymer capacitors)
I/O Armor
Matte Black PCB
High-Density Glass Fabric PCBAQUATIC 10G LAN
Intel 802.11 ac Wi-Fi
ASRock Steel Slots
ASRock Ultra M.2

(PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
ASRock Ultra USB Power
ASRock Full Spike Protection

(for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports)
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
128MB AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
Supports “Plug and Play”
ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up eventsSupports jumper-free
SMBIOS 2.3 support,
CPU, VCORE_NB, DRAM, VPPM, PCH 1.05V, +1.8V, VDDP, PROM 2.5V, Voltage-Multi-adjustment
ASRock F-Stream
ASRock RGB LED
ASRock Key Master
ASRock APP Charger
ASRock X Fast LAN
ASRock Full HD UEFI
ASRock Instant Flash
ASRock Internet Flash
ASRock Crashless BIOS
ASRock Easy RAID Installer
Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser plus Toolbar

5. MSI X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:

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General

Chipset Type	AMD X399
Compatible Processors	Ryzen ThreadRipper
Processor Socket	Socket TR4
Max Processors Qty	1
Manufacturer	MSI Computer Corp.

EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY

Expansion Slots	1 x CPU 8 x DIMM 288-pin 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage Interfaces	SATA-600 -connectors: 8 x 7pin Serial ATA – RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 3 x M.2
Interfaces	1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse 1 x audio line-in – mini-jack 1 x audio line-out – mini-jack 1 x microphone – mini-jack 1 x TOSLINK 1 x USB-C Gen2 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) – mini-jack, 1 x audio line-out (rear) – mini-jack 2 x USB 2.0
Internal Interfaces	4 x USB 2.0 – header, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 – header 1 x audio – header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 – Type C
Power Connectors	24-pin main power connector 6-pin ATX12V connector 2 x 8-pin ATX12V connectors

INTERFACE PROVIDED

Qty

1, 2, 8

Type

LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)

PS/2 keyboard/mouse

audio line-out (rear)

microphone

TOSLINK

USB 2.0

USB 3.1 Gen 1

USB-C Gen2

audio line-in

audio line-out

audio line-out (center/subwoofer)

Connector Type

mini-jack

MISCELLANEOUS

Product Type	motherboard
Included Accessories	Bluetooth / Wi-Fi module

NETWORKING

Data Link Protocol

Bluetooth 2.1

Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0

Bluetooth 4.0

Bluetooth 4.0 LE

Bluetooth 4.2

Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet

IEEE 802.11a

Network Controller

Intel I211 / Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265

Network

802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet

AUDIO OUTPUT

Compliant Standards	High Definition Audio
Type	sound card
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC1220
Audio	High Definition Audio (8-channel)

SUPPORTED RAM

Bus Clock	2400 MHz 2133 MHz 2667 MHz 2933 MHz (O.C.) 3200 MHz (O.C.) 3333 MHz (O.C.) 3466 MHz (O.C.) 3600 MHz (O.C.) 3066 MHz (O.C.)
Registered or Buffered	Unbuffered
Features	Quad channel memory architecture
Technology	DDR4
Max Size	128 GB
Supported RAM Integrity Check	ECC

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width	12 in
Depth	9.6 in

SOFTWARE

Software Included

MSI Command Center

MSI Gaming Hotkey

MSI Gaming LAN Manager

MSI Live Update

MSI X-BOOST

RAMdisk

FEATURES

BIOS Features

BIOS FlashBack+

Hardware Features

NVIDIA 4-way SLI Technology Support

AMD 4-way CrossFireX technology support

Clear CMOS Button

MSI Gaming Device Port

MSI Mystic Light

MSI Steel Armor

Game Boost

LAN Protect

3D printing friendly

MSI Audio Boost 4

MSI Military Class VI

Nahimic 2+ Sound Technology

10+3 Phase Power Design

Conclusion:

That’s it for our list of top best motherboards for TR2990WX and TR2970WX. We hope this list helps you to choose the right product for your next AMD Threadripper rig.

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