“With 64 Cores, your desktop has full command over CPU-intensive workloads. But how much of a difference can 64 Cores make?”
“With 64 Cores, your desktop has full command over CPU-intensive workloads. But how much of a difference can 64 Cores make?”
Much of the design process is bogged down from waiting for your design program to, as top-notch designers say, “Just finish already!” With 64 Cores, you can stay focused on modifying your image, rather than your schedule. Use the following instructions to replicate this test on your own machine. How does your computer measure up #vs3990X?
Warning: Regular computers and weak-minded robots may be utterly obliterated under pressure from attempting to perform such an intensive task.
Download the image
wget https://cdn.spacetelescope.org/archives/images/large/heic1206a.jpg
Install GIMP and the Clocks App
sudo apt install gimp gnome-clocks
Open the Clocks app to use as a stopwatch
Open the heic1206a.jpg image in GIMP
Click the Convert button when prompted
Click Filters > Blur > Circular Motion Blur
Click Okay
When working within tight deadlines, it’s comforting to know that compiling code on a regular basis won’t cause you major delays. AMD’s Threadripper 3990X accelerates the code-compile-run cycle so you can ensure that your work runs flawlessly upon release. Use the following instructions to replicate this test on your own machine. How does your computer measure up #vs3990X?
Download dependencies
sudo apt-get install libncurses-dev flex bison openssl libssl-dev dkms libelf-dev libudev-dev libpci-dev libiberty-dev autoconf
Download the kernel source
wget https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/linux-5.5.1.tar.xz
Untar the archive and change into the kernel directory
tar xvf linux-5.5.1.tar.xz && cd linux-5.5.1/
Configure
make defconfig
And compile!
time make -j $(nproc)
(It was a coincidence, we swear)
Watching your project render is like watching paint dry, except in this case the paint is also using up much of your computer’s resources. So we tried it on a computer that can take the heat and quickly channel it out the exhaust port. Use the following instructions to replicate this test on your machine at home. How does your computer measure up #vs3990X on Thelio Major?
Download dependencies
sudo apt install php-cli php-common php-xml php7.3-cli php7.3-common php7.3-json php7.3-opcache php7.3-readline php7.3-xml
Download the Phoronix Text Suite
wget http://phoronix-test-suite.com/releases/repo/pts.debian/files/phoronix-test-suite_9.2.1_all.deb
Install the Test Suite
sudo dpkg -i phoronix-test-suite_9.2.1_all.deb
Install the Blender Benchmark
phoronix-test-suite install blender
Run the Blender Benchmark
phoronix-test-suite benchmark blender
Choose the Classroom Scene Benchmark
Choose CPU-only
Choose "n" when prompted save the results
Re-enable the GNOME lock screen
gsettings reset org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen
Simply buying a 64-Core CPU doesn’t guarantee you’ll get the full 64 Cores worth of performance. To prevent throttling, Thelio Major uses a large duct to separate the CPU from the GPU and the heat that each generates. Copper piping draws heat away from the CPU. Fans then funnel hot air out the exhaust ports and bring in cool air to replace it.
With System76’s meticulously engineered thermal enhancements, you’ll get a clear picture of what 64 Cores can really do. That’s something most other computer manufacturers just can’t measure up against.
Operating System | Pop!_OS 20.10 (64-bit), Pop!_OS 20.04 LTS (64-bit), or Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (64-bit) |
Processor | AMD® 3rd Gen Ryzen™ Threadripper™ series |
Graphics | Up to 2× Graphics Cards AMD® or NVIDIA® Graphics available |
Video Ports | Dependent on GPU selection: GT 710: Varies based on model Radeon RX 6700 XT: 3 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI RTX 3060: 3 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI RTX 3070: 3 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI RTX 3090: 3 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI Quadro RTX 4000: 3 × DisplayPort, 1 × DisplayPort over USB-C (VirtualLink) Quadro RTX 5000: 4 × DisplayPort, 1 × DisplayPort over USB-C (VirtualLink) Quadro RTX 6000: 4 x DisplayPort, 1 × DisplayPort over USB-C (VirtualLink) Quadro RTX 8000: 4 x DisplayPort, 1 × DisplayPort over USB-C (VirtualLink) |
Memory | Up to 256 GB Quad Channel ECC DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
Storage | Up to 46 TB, M.2 NVMe and 2.5″ SATA drives |
Rear Ports | 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x RJ-45 LAN |
Rear Audio | 5 x Audio Jacks |
Networking | Gigabit Ethernet w/ built-in Intel® Wireless-AC (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with Bluetooth 5.0 |
Power Supply | 1000W 80+ Certified (90% or greater power efficiency) |
Dimensions | Height × Width × Depth 18.19″ × 10.32″ × 16.06″ (462 × 262 × 408mm) Pop!_OS 19.10 (64-bit), Pop!_OS 18.04 LTS (64-bit), or Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64-bit) |
Model | thelio-major-r2 |