Zen 3 threadripper: AMD Details Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series, Zen 3 up to 64 Cores

27 декабря, 2022

AMD Details Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series, Zen 3 up to 64 Cores

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AMD announced today that the ‘Chagall’ Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-series processors will be available to OEM and system integrator partners on March 21, 2022. AMD’s new 5000 WX-Series models bring higher clock speeds up to 4.5 GHz, the Zen 3 microarchitecture with a 19% IPC improvement, eight channels of DDR4 memory, 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0, and unified L3 cache to AMD’s workstation lineup that spans from 12 cores up to the halo 64-core 128-thread Threadripper Pro 5995WX model.

These new chips bring a slightly modified EPYC Milan design to workstations, serving as an update for the Zen 2-powered Threadripper Pro 3000 series that has dominated the workstation segment since its release in mid-2020. In fact, AMD claims to have captured 60% of the North American workstation market (IDC). The new chips also carry all of the same Pro features as their predecessors, like AMD’s Pro Security, Manageability, and Business Ready suites (18-month software stability, 2-year chip availability), an area where Intel’s competing chips are lacking.

The new Threadripper Pro chips will grapple with Intel’s Ice Lake Xeon W-3300 series, which tops out at 38 cores, for a spot on our list of best CPUs for workstations. That list is currently dominated by the Threadripper Pro 3995WX we recently reviewed. As we saw with AMD’s prior-gen Pro release, the Threadripper Pro 5000 chips will come to market first in a refreshed lineup of Lenovo’s ThinkStation P620 workstations. Lenovo also has a lineup of Ryzen 6000-based mobile workstations in development, but the company hasn’t shared specifics for either platform yet.

As before, the Threadripper Pro chips drop into the AMD sWRX80 socket and work with the WRX80 chipset, so they are backward compatible with previous-gen systems and motherboards after a BIOS update. Lenovo again has an undisclosed period of exclusivity with Threadripper Pro, but AMD expects to announce more OEM/SI partners during the second half of 2022. There’s no word on when (or if) we will see these models come to retail channels, as we saw with Threadripper Pro 3000. As such, AMD hasn’t announced pricing for the new Pro models, either.

We also don’t know if non-Pro Threadripper 5000 models will come to the HEDT segment, a market that AMD currently rules uncontested. However, Intel purportedly has its Sapphire Rapids HEDT lineup coming to market later this year with up to 56 cores and PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support, so we expect that AMD will have its own lineup ready to cement its HEDT leadership. Whether or not that consists of Zen 4 Threadripper models with expanded connectivity options remains to be seen. 

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series Specifications

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series Specifications
Cores / Threads Base / Boost (GHz) L3 Cache (MB) TDP MSRP/RCP PCIe
Threadripper Pro 5995WX 64 / 128 2. 7 / 4.5 256 280W N/A 128
Xeon W-3375 38 / 76 2.5 / 4.0 57 270W $4,499 64
Threadripper Pro 3995WX 64 / 128 2.7 / 4.2 256 280W $5,489 128
Threadripper 3990X 64 / 128 2.9 / 4.3 256 280W $3,990 72
Threadripper Pro 5975WX 32 / 64 3.6 / 4.5 128 280W N/A 128
Xeon W-3365 32 / 64 2.7 / 4.0 48 270W $3,499 64
Threadripper Pro 3975WX 32 / 64 3.5 / 4.2 128 280W $2,749 128
Threadripper Pro 5965WX 24 / 48 3. 8 / 4.5 128 280W N/A 128
Xeon W-3345 24 / 48 3.0 / 4.0 36 250W $2,499 64
Threadripper 5955WX 16 / 32 4.0 / 4.5 64 280W N/A 128
Xeon W-3335 16 / 32 3.4 / 4.0 24 250W $1,299 64
Threadripper Pro 3955WX 16 / 32 3.9 / 4.3 64 280W $1,149 128
Threadripper Pro 5945WX 12 / 24 4.1 / 4.5 64 280W N/A 128
Xeon W-3323 12 / 24 3. 5 / 4.0 21 220W $949 64
Threadripper Pro 3945WX 12 / 24 4.0 / 4.3 62 280W N/A 128

Here we can see the five new Zen 3-powered Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-series chips, all with a top dual-core clock speed of 4.5 GHz — a generational increase of 200 to 300 MHz, depending on the model. We also see a 100 MHz improvement to the base clock speed on all models except the 64-core 128-thread Threadripper Pro 5995WX.

These slight clock speeds denote that AMD has extracted more frequency (not to mention IPC) out of the same 280W TDP envelope that applies to both the current and previous-gen chips. Notably, the 280W limit is likely imposed by the sWRX80 socket design, so AMD doesn’t have much room to increase frequencies here. As noted, these chips are based on the EPYC Milan data center chips.

Except for the quad-channel Ryzen Threadripper 3990X we left in as the consumer HEDT comparison point, all of the above models (Intel included) support eight channels of DDR4-3200 ECC memory. Threadripper Pro still tops out at an incredible 256MB of L3 cache on the highest-end models, but the cache is now a contiguous 32MB block for each eight-core cluster, improving performance over the prior gen.

AMD’s lineup has some stark contrasts to the Ice Lake Xeon W-3300 lineup, especially with the maximum core/thread count weighing in at 64/128 compared to Intel’s 38/76 and the maximum cache capacity of 256MB over Intel’s 57MB. 

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Additionally, AMD serves up 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes compared to Intel’s 64 lanes, a critical advantage for AMD in this segment, as most workstations come kitted with plenty of additives, like GPU accelerators, NVMe storage, and high-speed NICs.

AMD’s Pro Security suite includes the same Secure Architecture, Memory Guard, and Secure Processor features as the prior-gen Threadripper Pro models and adds Shadow Stack, a mechanism to counter control flow attacks. Unfortunately, Intel’s Xeon W-3300 series is woefully inadequate here, with no enterprise-class feature set.

AMD also added a 24-core, 48-thread 5965WX model that wasn’t present with the previous gen. We expect the Threadripper Pro lineup to come to the retail market in due course, but AMD hasn’t shared pricing yet. As with the last-gen, we also expect that AMD will only release a subset of these models for retail, as there is some overlap with the lower-end 16- and 12-core models with its capable client family. 

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series vs Intel Xeon W Benchmarks

AMD says it had 300 design wins with its previous-gen Threadripper Pro lineup, and it expects that number to grow with the 5000 WX-series. Those systems target an incredibly diverse section of the professional market that includes oil and gas applications, media and entertainment (like DreamWorks), design and manufacturing workloads, cloud computing customers that use Threadripper Pro for local workstations, and even 12 auto manufacturers, with 12 more in the pipeline.  

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AMD shared some of its internally-derived benchmarks to back up its performance claims, but as with all vendor-provided benchmarks, take these with a grain of salt. We’ve included AMD’s test notes at the end of the album. AMD touts the performance advantages of its higher clock frequencies and Zen 3 architecture relative to competing Intel chips in a broad spate of different workloads and against various Intel chips.

We won’t go through the above album of benchmarks in detail, they speak for themselves, but there are more important broader considerations at play.

AMD’s continued work with software developers is of particular importance here. Certified software solutions are imperative in the workstation space, and AMD’s inaugural Threadripper solution could suffer at the hands of untuned software. Simply put, the combination of a never-before-seen number of cores and a unique architecture hamstrung performance in some applications due to unoptimized code. Still, as our testing back in 2020 showed, AMD had already made impressive strides in fostering ecosystem support for some industry-standard benchmarks and applications.

AMD’s work continues, and the company highlighted a 2.3X improvement in the ANSYS mechanical simulation software after code tuning and a 200X improvement in the Autodesk Arnold rendering software. These projects continue with other software providers, which isn’t surprising given AMD’s continuing market share gains in the workstation market.

Workstations also need to extract the utmost performance from GPU-accelerated workloads, like those we’ve tested here. AMD’s first-gen Threadripper processors really suffered in this category, but the second-gen Zen 2-powered models marked a significant improvement in pushing GPUs. Given that these types of GPU-accelerated software are often reliant upon single-threaded performance and hefty L3 cache allocations, we expect AMD’s claims of continued advances in GPU accelerated workloads to be accurate. We already know that Zen 3 brought big performance improvements to single-threaded performance. That’s crucial in a market where GPUs are a common accessory, and a single professional Quadro card can weigh in around $5,500.

This same theory also applies to storage; given Threadripper’s support for 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0, speedy performance with NVMe SSDs is essential. AMD claims the Threadripper 5000 WX-series also offers superior performance in storage-bound workloads, thus maximizing the investment in costly storage arrays.

And all of this isn’t to mention the sheer computational heft afforded by beefy core counts and generous slabs of L3 cache. With access to plenty of memory and storage throughput, we expect that AMD will carve out substantial wins in many categories, especially relative to Intel’s Xeon W series that already struggles against the previous-gen Threadripper lineup.

Lenovo will be the lead partner with its ThinkStation P620 again, and those models will be available on March 21. AMD says the Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series also begins shipping to other OEMs/SIs in March.

Paul Alcorn is the Deputy Managing Editor for Tom’s Hardware US. He writes news and reviews on CPUs, storage and enterprise hardware.

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Zen 3 For OEM Workstations

In 2020, AMD released a new series of workstation-focused processors under its Threadripper umbrella, aptly named the Threadripper Pro series. These chips were essentially true workstation versions of AMD’s EPYC server processors, offering the same massive core counts and high memory bandwidth as AMD’s high-performance server platform. By introducing Threadripper Pro, AMD carved out an explicit processor family for high-performance workstations, a task that was previously awkwardly juggled by the older Threadripper and EPYC processors.

Now, just under two years since the release of the original Threadripper 3000 Pro series, AMD is upgrading that lineup with the announcement of the new Threadripper Pro 5000 series. Based on AMD’s Zen 3 architecture, the newest Threadripper Pro chips are designed to up the ante once more in terms of performance, taking advantage of Zen 3’s higher IPC as well as higher clockspeeds. Altogether AMD is releasing five new SKUs, ranging from 12c/24t to 64c/128t, which combined with support for 8 channels of DDR4 across the entire lineup, will offer a mix of chips for both CPU-hungry and bandwidth-hungry compute tasks.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series: What’s New?

Like the previous generation of TR 3000 Pro WX processors, the TR 5000 Pro WX series bridges the gap between AMD’s modern desktop Ryzen range and its EPYC 7003 processors, offering powerful configurations like the EPYC, but in a chip/platform better suited for use in workstations. The biggest draw of the TR 5000 Pro WX is of course the large number of CPU cores – up to 64 of them in a single chip – but memory bandwidth is also a major factor, as the TR 5000 Pro WX series gets 8 channels of DDR4. Overall this is identical to high-end EPYC chips, or four times as many cores and memory channels as a top-end Ryzen chip.

With 8 memory channels, the TR 5000 Pro can support up to 2TB of DDR4-3200 DRAM – with ECC support included, of course. TR 5000 Pro is solely a single socket platform (LGA 4094), so dual socket EPYC setups do have a slight edge in total memory capacity since they can amass 2TB per chip. In fact, total platform memory capacity remains one of the few notable feature differentiators between TR Pro and EPYC, as AMD intends for its server processor to be at the top of its stack.

As a result, AMD’s current crop of product families looks like the following:

  • AMD Ryzen = Desktop
  • AMD Threadripper = HEDT (& MIA)
  • AMD Threadripper Pro WX = Workstation
  • AMD EPYC = Server

Coming from the last-generation Threadripper Pro 3000 platform, the most significant change within the Ryzen TR 5000 Pro series is that its cores are now based on AMD’s highly successful and performance-focused Zen 3 architecture, replacing the older Zen 2 cores used in the original TR Pro 3000. As with the EPYC processors these parts are derived from, AMD is using a combination of Zen 3 chiplets (CCDs) built on TSMC’s 7nm process, as well as its familiar I/O die which is built on Global Foundries’ 12 nm process.

Updating Threadripper Pro to use the Zen 3 architecture yields multiple benefits, including a notable improvement in IPC and frequency as compared to its previous Zen 2 microarchitecture. In the case of clockspeeds, turbo frequencies have been increased across the entire stack to 4.5 GHz, a 200 MHz increase over the previous TR 3000 Pro chips.

In line with its latest Zen 3 based EPYC 7003 processors for the server market, TR 5000 Pro WX also includes AMD’s hardware-level Shadow Stack security. AMD Shadow Stack is designed to negate control-flow attacks, with additional hardware-level support from Microsoft Hardware-enforced stack protection which forms one of AMD’s Shadow Stacks key securities. AMD’s security stack is multi-layered, with support for OEM-enabled security features at the top, while Shadow Stack sits among the core complex for stringent cryptographic security.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series For Workstations: The Stack

In total, AMD plans to include five different TR 5000 Pro SKUs. This consists of the top chip, the TR Pro 5995WX, which consists of 64 cores/128 threads. This chip has a base frequency of 2.7 GHz and can turbo up to 4.5 GHz across the entirety of its cores.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 Pro (Zen 3 «Chagall»)
AnandTech Cores          Base
Freq		 Turbo
Freq		 PCIe
(Gen 4)		 Chiplet
(CCD/IO)		 Cache
(L3)		 TDP DRAM
5995WX 64 / 128 2700 4500 128 8+1 256 MB 280 W 8 x DDR4-3200
5975WX 32 / 64 3600 4500 128 4+1 128 MB 280 W 8 x DDR4-3200
5965WX 24 / 48 3800 4500 128 4+1 128 MB 280 W 8 x DDR4-3200
5955WX 16 / 32 4000 4500 128 2+1  64 MB 280 W 8 x DDR4-3200
5945WX 12 / 24 4100 4500 128 2+1 64
MB		 280 W 8 x DDR4-3200

Moving down the stack is the TR Pro 5975WX, with 32 cores/64 threads and a base core frequency of 3. 6 GHz. Further down is perhaps one of the most interesting inclusions, the TR Pro 5965WX, which has 24 cores/48 threads and bridges the gap between the 32-core/64-thread TR Pro 5975WX, and the 16-core/32-thread TR Pro 5955WX. The addition of the TR Pro 5965WX is something many users have been asking for, as it offers a more direct competitive angle against Intel’s 24-core Xeon workstation-focused processor, the Intel Xeon W-3345.

And for users who need the TR Pro platform’s memory bandwidth more than they need the cores, AMD also has a 12-core variant, the TR Pro 5945WX. This chip has a base core frequency of 4.1 GHz, and more importantly the same 8-channels of DDR4-3200 memory as the other TR Pro chips.

All of the new TR 5000 Pro chips also benefit from a reorganized L3 cache. Compared to the last generation TR 3000 Pro chips, AMD has increased the multi-core L3 cache cluster from 4-core x 16 MB to a larger 8-core x 32 MB cluster. It’s worth pointing out that each CCD has 64 MB of cache associated with it, so the TR Pro 5995WX has 256 GB, whereas the lower 12-core 5945WX has just 64 MB of L3 cache available to it.

AMD has also expanded PCIe support on its TR 5000 Pro processors to 128 x PCIe 4.0 lanes, up from 120 x PCIe 4.0 lanes on the TR 3000 Pro. It should be noted that AMD hasn’t specified whether or not the additional 8 x PCIe 4.0 lanes are embedded on the I/O die of the processor itself, or this comes from the chipset.

Finally, AMD has confirmed to us that the new TR 5000 Pro chips will use the same WRX80 platform as the previous generation. So along with reusing the existing sWRX8 socket, existing WRX80 motherboards will only need a firmware update to be compatible with the new chips.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series: OEM Only

It should be noted that these new processors will be OEM-only, at least for now. This means that anyone looking to leverage AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-series processors will need to turn to Lenovo (or eventually, other applicable vendors) to obtain a complete system.

While AMD and vendors did eventually open up pathways for other system integrators via AMD WRX80 motherboards to utilize TR 3000 Pro, it remains unclear whether AMD will go the same route with TR 5000 Pro processors. For now, Lenovo is once again AMD’s key launch partner, and to that end Lenovo is releasing an updated version of the ThinkStation P620 to coincide with today’s announcement.

While we don’t have a full list of specifications of the latest ThinkStation P620, we know it will offer an 8-memory slot motherboard to capitalize on the 8-channel memory bandwidth, which is undoubtedly one of the most prominent features of the WRX80 platform. Judging from the design of the TR 3000 Pro version, it will likely have a transposed socket to allow Lenovo to fit a large cooler better suited to supporting the 280 W TDP. At the same time, it should also offer customizability, albeit what options users can alter remains unclear.

Finally, it’s worth noting that AMD isn’t offering any pricing guidance here. Since TR 5000 Pro is OEM-only – and thus, you can’t buy a chip directly from AMD ot its distributors – AMD has little need to publish pricing information. Instead, pricing will be up to the OEMs, who will be designing and pricing their workstations as they see fit.

Competition in the Workstation Space: AMD Versus Intel

In the workstation segment of the market, AMD’s biggest competitor for the moment is Intel’s W-3300 series of processors. Intel launched its Xeon W-3300 family back in July 2021, which is its third generation of workstation-focused Xeon products. Intel Xeon W-3300 is based on Intel’s Ice Lake scalable platform, which is built on their original 10nm manufacturing process.

However, the dynamic of AMD’s competition will change slightly when Intel launches its highly anticipated Sapphire Rapids Xeon Scalable platform, built upon the Intel 7 manufacturing process. Like its Alder Lake processors for desktop, Sapphire Rapids will feature the Golden Cove core architecture across its cores. Another significant change for Sapphire Rapids is that Intel uses on-package HBM2E, which adds «graphics-like» memory bandwidth (roughly x4) directly to the CPU workloads.

Focusing on the now and not the future, AMD has published a set of in-house attained performance data, something both Intel and AMD do surrounding their product launches. Comparing the top SKU from AMD, the TR 5995 WX, to Intel’s current flagship workstation processor, the Xeon W-3375, AMD believes they have a distinct advantage in both core/thread count, PCIe lanes, L3 Cache, and core frequency. The key differences between both the flagship workstation processors from AMD and Intel are noted below:

  • TR Pro 5995 WX has 26 more cores and 52 more threads than the Xeon W-3375 (68% more)
  • TR Pro 5995 WX has roughly 350% more L3 cache (256 MB versus 57 MB)
  • TR Pro 5995 WX has 100% more PCIe lanes than the Xeon W-3375 (128 versus 64)

Based on its in-house testing comparing each TR Pro 5000 processor to the aligned Intel Xeon W-3300 series processor, AMD is claiming multiple wins in performance. This includes up to 40% faster performance in Unreal Engine performance, which is a highly multi-threaded workload – although this is expected given the TR Pro 5995 WX has 40% more cores/threads than the Xeon W-3375.   

Focusing on the comparisons with equal core and thread counts such as the TR Pro 5975X to the Xeon W-3365, which both feature 32-cores and 64-threads, AMD is claiming up to 32% better performance in Unreal Engine, as well as up to 55% extra performance in Adobe After Effects.

Across the board, AMD is claiming between 25% and 42% better performance on its 12-core and 16-core comparisons across Unreal Engine, After Effects, and in Chaos V-Ray performance, which is a notable jump in performance if the real-world performance improvements match.

Moving back to AMD’s flagship TR Pro 5995 WX processor for workstations, AMD claims more wins than directly against 2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 server processors. This means that the figures in the above slide were achieved using a 64-core/128-thread TR Pro 5995 WX processor against 2 x Xeon Platinum 8280 processors with a combined total of 56-cores and 112-threads.

AMD states in the small print that it is comparing all of its figures against ‘similarly configured’ BOXX APEXX4 workstations. Still, unfortunately, AMD doesn’t list the specifications or configurations of these systems.

Summary

AMD is launching its Ryzen Threadripper 5000 Pro series with Lenovo via the ThinkStation P620 workstations. This is similar to its launch of the previous TR 3000 Pro processors. At the time of writing, AMD hasn’t provided information as to when we can expect TR 5000 Pro WX to hit the market or when the latest Lenovo ThinkStation P620 workstation will be launched or announced.

On AMD’s performance claims, it looks as though TR 5000 Pro will further improve upon its current grasp on leading-edge workstation solutions, especially with the generational increase that Zen 3 brings in overall IPC performance when compared to Zen 2 (TR 3000 Pro).

It remains to be seen how the emerging battle in the workstation segment of the market will intensify as Intel rolls out Sapphire Rapids-SP processors with Intel’s EMIB interconnect and HBM2e memory. These chips are expected to be released sometime in 2022, but it’s noted that Sapphire Rapids has already been delayed before, as they were previously expected in Q2 2022.

The key focus of today’s announcement is that systems based on AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-series processors will be available to purchase from March 21st, with Lenovo and the ThinkStation P620 workstation being the release platform of choice. AMD did inform us that they expect to have more partners on board in the second half of 2022, which implies a similar ramp-up to what we saw with the previous generation of Threadripper Pro.

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review of the best, reliable, popular machines for all types of fabrics according to experts

If you are tired of sewing by hand and are looking for a new home helper, then the rating of sewing machines was created for you. The article contains 6 of the best models from reliable brands. They are loved by the masters, have many positive reviews and high marks.

Contents

  • 1 Janome DC 603
  • 2 Singer Studio 15
  • 3 Brother INNOV-‘IS A50
  • 4 Necchi 3323 A
  • 5 Pfaff Smarter 260C
  • 6 Chayka 134A

Janome DC 603

The model from Janome has a compact and stylish appearance. There is a unique angle scale on the needle plate. Therefore, sewing patchwork-style products at the right angle is incredibly simple. The built-in screen displays messages, recommendations and tips. You can change the width and density of the buttonhole. 60 operations are presented for work, there are 7 types of automatic loop. On the front panel there is a screen and a display with control keys. To simplify the work, the manufacturer has placed a table nearby with tips on adjusting the seams. To speed up the work, a needle threader, a backtack and a thread cutter were added to the model. All functions work automatically.

Singer Studio 15

Singer’s electromechanical instrument features a modern design. The stylish case in white and pink color is reliable and compact. The device is easy to find a place to store. The sewing machine performs 10 operations and is launched through a convenient foot piece. The length of the stitches can be adjusted by turning the special lever on the body. The height of the presser foot can be adjusted to work with fabrics of different weights. It rises to a maximum of 1 cm. Instead of an overlock function, the manufacturer offers a zigzag. This is not the best option, however, it may well help out when working with fabrics that do not stretch. The machine allows you to make stitches up to 4.5 mm wide and 4 mm long. A special compartment is provided for storing accessories. The device is easy to set up so that loops are performed automatically. The kit includes paws, needles, bobbins and other parts.

Brother INNOV-‘IS A50

The Brother sewing machine is a great choice for home use. It has electronic control. The device has wide functionality, for example, you can set up the creation of reinforcement stitches automatically. The model is able to work with different types of fabrics from silk to tweed. All information about the operation of the device can be seen on the LCD display. With this model, threading the needle will no longer cause irritation, as the manufacturer has built-in a needle threader. The device is suitable for professional use. All thanks to the presence of 50 lines for sewing. And every stitch will be perfect with the extra long J foot, sharp feed rails and stabilized needle bar. The sewing machine from the Japanese brand has a modern design. The screen is framed by a beautiful wine-colored frame, the body itself is painted in pearl color.

Necchi 3323 A

Inexpensive Necchi model made of high strength plastic. It provides a reduction in the level of vibrations and noise that the machine emits during operation. The model boasts 23 different operations that are designed to create stitches and buttonholes in automatic order. The device received a swinging shuttle of a vertical type. Thanks to him, the quality of the stitches is improved, and the likelihood of gaps is reduced to zero. With the help of a sleeve platform, working with cuffs and a neck will become comfortable. To make it easier to work at night, the manufacturer has equipped the machine with a backlight.

Pfaff Smarter 260C

This computer controlled instrument is suitable for demanding users. Its functionality allows you to make 27 types of stitches: there are standard and decorative options, as well as the ability to expand the set of operations, but you will have to buy additional paws and accessories. The model received a horizontal rotary hook, which provides almost silent sewing. The adjustment wheel has stitch and number patterns so it’s easy to select a stitch. The kit comes with a special foot that allows you to automatically create the same rubberized buttonholes. Moreover, its pressure force is easy to adjust, for example, if the product is sewn from a thin and elastic fabric. The needle position can be changed, so making straight stitches is as easy as possible. Replacing the foot is as simple as possible: just pull the part out of the connector, and then put the one you need. Also, paws may be required to create quilting or a hidden zipper. The impressive functionality allows the device to be used both for industrial purposes and for domestic needs.

Chayka 134A

One of the best sewing machines is the 134A. CHAYKA supplied the device with a vertical shuttle. It performs 10 operations: from the standard straight stitch to the decorative stitch. The stitch length can be adjusted from 0 to 4 mm. Step-by-step diagrams for winding the bobbin and threading the upper thread can be found on the body. It also has a thread cutter. And the reverse button allows you to make a bartack at the end of the line. The kit comes with all the necessary parts, including holders for coils and an oiler.

If you need a sewing machine for domestic use, pay attention to the Singer Studio 15. At a low price, the model has received all the necessary functions. If you need wide functionality, you should look at more expensive devices, for example, Pfaff Smarter 260C. In any case, the model should be chosen based on your tasks and the functionality that you need when working. Janome’s 12 best sewing machines In Russia, this is the most popular and best-selling brand. The company has almost a century of history behind it and has always been famous for its innovative developments. On her account, the first model with a zigzag loop semi-automatic and automatic, the first computer household sewing machine, embroidery and more. Janome independently produces components and accessories for its models. All products are manufactured at factories in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand.

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Today, the product line includes more than 280 models with high build quality, reliability and ease of use. The list of advantages continues with a variety of stylish design solutions, accuracy and perfect stitching quality.

Depending on the scope of use, the brand produces:

  • Household machines. Designed for home use or small businesses.
  • Industrial. For large enterprises, they differ in power, large dimensions, automation of sewing processes.

By type of control:

  • Mechanical. Assumes manual control, most operations are carried out manually using mechanical switches placed on the machine body.
  • Electromechanical. The most inexpensive and popular models, equipped with an electric motor and an electric drive. They have a wide variety of functions.
  • Electronic. Equipped with electronic units responsible for some or most of the control processes.
  • Computerized. The design uses microprocessors with embedded programs. They are responsible for the choice of stitching, material, certain mechanisms. Equipped with convenient displays with a functional control panel.

Janome sewing machines are distinguished by the type of hook:

  • Oscillating vertical hook. Simple and reliable mechanism, used in simple economy class models. Its disadvantages include low stitch speed, noise and vibration during operation, and a limited selection of stitches.
  • Horizontal hook. Has a number of advantages: it is convenient to change the bobbin, the number of threads can be seen, noise is lower, soft quality stitching, a large selection of stitches, average price. Cons: complex setting, sensitivity to overloads.
  • Vertical rotary (rotating). Withstands heavy loads, high speed, wide range of stitches. Of the minuses, the high cost. Typically, professional or multifunctional machines are equipped with such a shuttle.

The following characteristics are also important:

  • Body material and a number of parts. High-quality plastic is used for inexpensive models. Metal is considered more durable.
  • Power adjustment. Most models are equipped with a special regulator.
  • Number of sewing operations. Models can have from one to several dozen options, including various types of stitches.
  • How to make buttonholes. Semi-automatic or automatic.
  • Complete with accessories. Standard and extended.

The most technologically advanced models are equipped with such functions as:

  • Presser foot pressure adjustment.
  • Needle positioning.
  • Stitch balance adjuster.
  • Reinforcing needle penetration.
  • Automatic backtack.
  • Automatic thread trimmer and others.

Introducing the Janome sewing machine ranking 2022. Top 12 models selected by our experts based on user reviews and ratings.

Rating (2022) Prices, ₽ Country
Janome’s best mechanical sewing machines
1. Janome PS 150 from 20900₽ Thailand
2. Janome PS 120 from 19900₽ Thailand
Janome’s best electromechanical sewing machines
1. Janome 423S / 5522 from 21300₽ Taiwan
2. Janome 419S / 5519 from 20000₽ Taiwan
3. Janome LE 22 / L-394 from 19000₽ Taiwan
4. Janome Juno 513 from 13800₽ Thailand
Janome Top Electronic Sewing Machines
1. Janome 2160 DC from 31500₽ Taiwan
2. Janome DC 603 from 29000₽ Taiwan
3. Janome DC 601 from 25700₽ Taiwan
4. Janome 7524E from 32800₽ Taiwan
Janome Top Computer Controlled Sewing Machines
1. Janome Decor Computer 7100 from 95000₽ Taiwan
2. Janome ArtDecor 734D from 78000₽ Taiwan

See also: 10 best pilling machines

The best Janome mechanical sewing machines

Janome sewing machines in this category are somewhat different from the classic manual or foot-operated sewing machines. Models involve manual control of most mechanisms, using mechanical switches on the device case.

Mechanical models are equipped with an oscillating vertical hook, have a small set of functions and low cost. The ranking includes the top two models.

2 Janome PS 120

One of the best models in the Janome PS 120 subcategory, with a classic vertical swing hook. The machine is made in a plastic case, white with blue elements. It has a small weight of 5.7 kg. It is designed for sewing and repairing products made of light and medium density fabrics, in total it performs twelve sewing operations.

The functionality of the model, in addition to the straight line, includes a dotted line and a zigzag. Overlock and blind stitch available. The stitch length is adjustable up to 4 mm, the stitch width is up to 5. The buttonhole execution mode is semi-automatic.

Of the features, it is worth noting the presence of a sleeve platform that allows you to comfortably stitch elements with a special design. The main control is carried out using manual mechanisms. Winding the bobbin and trimming the thread is done manually. Included with the device are a set of paws, a set of spools, needles.

Users note that the model has the elementary necessary functionality for use at home. The advantages include simple and clear control. The machine is relatively inexpensive and is distinguished by the reliability of the mechanisms.

Pros:

  • Functionality/price.
  • Simple control mechanism.
  • 12 sewing operations.
  • Assembly security.
  • Compact design.

Cons:

  • Not suitable for thick fabrics.
  • No auto bobbin winder.

Janome PS 120

1 Janome PS 150

In the first position is the Janome PS 150 model, in many respects similar to the device from the previous position. It has a vertical rocking hook and is also designed for light to medium weight fabrics. The functionality of the machine includes 15 sewing operations. The body of the product is made of white plastic with pink elements.

The model performs the main types of stitches: straight, zigzag, dotted, working, secret, overlock. There is an adjustment of stitch length up to 4 mm and stitch width up to 5 mm. Equipped with a semi-automatic loop formation mechanism. For convenience, a needle threader and a sleeve platform are provided.

The device comes with several types of feet, universal, for sewing in zippers, for blind stitching, buttonholes. Spare bobbins, needles, ripper. To control the machine, simple, intuitive mechanisms are provided.

According to users, the model is optimal for home use. It is equipped with the necessary functionality, easy to operate, has a compact size. They note good build quality, reliability in operation.

Pros:

  • Cost/functionality.
  • 15 sewing operations.
  • Easy to manage.
  • Build quality.
  • Compact design.
  • Availability of needle threader, complete set.

Cons:

  • Not suitable for thick fabrics.
  • No auto bobbin winder.

Janome PS 150

Janome’s best electromechanical sewing machines

The brand’s category of electromechanical devices is widely represented. The peculiarity of the model range is the presence in it of such devices that have been produced without structural changes for a dozen or more years. They can be called the image models of the company, which have proven themselves to be of high quality and reliability.

Other models are partially modernized, have newer modifications. Electromechanical machines are electrically controlled and come with a good range of features. Presented in an inexpensive category of devices.

4 Janome Juno 513

On the fourth position is the Janome Juno 513 model with a swinging vertical hook, with the lowest cost in its subcategory. The functionality of the machine is designed for universal domestic use. It has compact dimensions, 37.5 cm wide, 30 cm high. Equipped with a metal frame and a white plastic case.

A powerful motor and a sufficiently high sewing speed allow you to successfully cope with fabrics of various thicknesses, from thin to thick. Using the device, you can perform up to 15 types of sewing operations, including the main types of stitches, a semi-automatic buttonhole. There is an adjustment of stitch length up to 4 mm, zigzag width up to 5 mm.

Among the features are the presence of a manual needle threader, a sleeve platform, a reverse function, sewing with a double needle, a darning-embroidery mode. The complete set of the model is standard, with the main types of legs and only universal needles.

Users find that the machine performs well. Among the advantages they note a smooth, clear line, bright backlight, quiet operation, in general, ease of use. Highly rated build quality.

Pros:

  • Cost/functionality.
  • Compact dimensions.
  • Ease of use.
  • For fabrics of any thickness.
  • Quiet operation.
  • Build quality.

Cons:

  • Need to add accessories.
  • Access to feed dog release lever.

Janome Juno 513

3 Janome LE 22 / L-394

The third place is occupied by one of the legendary classic models of the brand, which has been produced without technological changes for more than 12 years, Janome LE 22 or L-394. The product features include a retro design and the advantage of metal structural elements. The model belongs to the type of devices with a vertical swinging shuttle. Performs 21 sewing operations.

The device is easy to use and reliable, suitable for beginners and experienced seamstresses. In addition to working stitches, knitted, overlock, hemming stitches, several types of decorative stitches, a semi-automatic buttonhole are available.

Additional options include reverse, stepless adjustment of stitch length and stitch width, adjustment of presser foot pressure, thread tension. For greater comfort in the sewing process, a sleeve platform, a removable pencil case, a backlight, a thread cutter are provided.
The advantages of the model include working with a wide range of fabrics, from silk to thick cotton, and fabrics for coats. Possibility of darning and quilting operations. The model is considered very reliable, simple and clear to use.

Pros:

  • Build quality, reliability.
  • Wide functionality, 21 options.
  • Range of fabrics.
  • Adjusting the presser foot pressure, thread tension.
  • Simple operation.
  • Original retro design, hard case.

Cons:

  • Direct connection, no power button.
  • No needle threader.

Janome LE 22 / L-394

2 Janome 419S / 5519

In second place is the classic model with a swinging vertical hook Janome 419S / 5519. A universal sewing machine with simple, intuitive controls, a metal bed. Designed to work with a wide variety of fabrics, from light silk and tulle to leather and denim, including stretch materials.

The advantages of the model include wide functionality. The device performs 19 types of sewing operations, a variety of seams with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, automatic buttonhole. In addition to the standard ones, there are knitted, decorative, hidden stitches in the arsenal. The list of useful elements includes an easily detachable foot design, an additional lift, a foot pressure regulator on the fabric, and a reverse.

Users include the presence of a needle threader and thread cutter, a lower conveyor switch, and upper thread tension adjustment. There is a sleeve platform and a removable box for storing small items, a solid hard case for storing the typewriter.

At a high level of reliability of the device, the reviews note the smooth operation of the machine for 8-10 years, the quality of the stitches and other operations.

Pros:

  • Build quality, reliability.
  • Universal functionality, 19 operations.
  • For a variety of fabrics.
  • Simple, intuitive operation.
  • Auto loop.
  • Complete set, hard case.

Cons:

  • Short rods for coils.
  • A bit noisy.

Janome 419S / 5519

1 Janome 423S / 5522

In the first place is the Janome 423S / 5522 electromechanical model, which has been present in the brand’s line of sewing machines for more than ten years. The popularity of the device is due to its reliability, optimal ratio of price and functionality, ease of use.

The model is equipped with a metal bed, a vertical swinging hook. Automatic buttonhole sewing is included in 25 sewing operations. In order to work effectively with various fabrics, the machine has enough functions and elements. These are the choice of needles and paws, adjusting the lift of the foot, pressure on the fabric, tension of the upper thread, stitch length and stitch width. Possibility to choose different types of stitches.

Reinforced triple stitching for stretch fabrics, triple zigzag for rib stitching, a selection of overlock and decorative options can be especially useful.

The Janome 423S / 5522 is characterized by the simplicity and convenience of the controls. Equipped with thread cutter and needle threader, feed switch, free arm, accessory storage, practical pouch. Users consider excellent for household use, high-quality and reliable.

Pros:

  • Quality and reliability.
  • Simple, convenient operation.
  • Stitch selection.
  • For a variety of fabrics.
  • Automatic loop.
  • Needle threader, storage compartment and other convenience items.

Cons:

  • Weak illumination.

Janome 423S / 5522

Janome’s best electronically controlled sewing machines

Electronic machines are equipped with a special electronic unit responsible for managing several or most work processes. All models presented in our selection have a horizontal shuttle. Compared to the previous subcategory, they are equipped with a wide variety of sewing operations.

The degree of automation of control processes directly affects the cost of the product. In general, electronic models have an average price tag.

4 Janome 7524E

The fourth position is a functional universal model with a horizontal shuttle Janome 7524E. The electronics in this device is responsible for the operation of the needle position control unit with convenient button control. The model features a stylish, laconic design with an original black display of a sewing assistant.

The machine performs 25 sewing operations, including a buttonhole. Works with a variety of fabrics, and a large selection of stitches allows you to perform a wide range of tasks. Of the design features, one can note the presence of a line balance regulator, a speed regulator on the machine panel, and a lower conveyor cut-off mechanism.

The advantage of the device is the convenient location of the controls. On the right side of the case there are switches-sliders for stitch length, stitch width (up to 6.5 mm), and speed. A scoreboard with prompts for selecting parameters for each type of stitch is located in the center at eye level.

Users appreciate the functionality of the model, the quality of the lines, quiet operation. The presence of a number of amenities, such as a needle threader, thread cutter, two compartments for accessories, good equipment and more.

Pluses:

  • Large selection of stitches, automatic buttonhole.
  • Electronic needle positioning.
  • Stitch balance adjustment, speed.
  • Simple, comfortable operation.
  • Reliability, quality parts.
  • Sewing assistant.
  • Complete set.

Cons:

  • Minimum electronic functions.

Janome 7524E

3 Janome DC 601

The third position is occupied by the Janome DC 601 model, equipped with a horizontal shuttle. The product has a nice modern design. Among the features of the originally designed, informative display with electronic control buttons.

The sewing machine performs 30 sewing operations, including three automatic buttonholes. Stepless adjustment of stitch length up to 5 mm and stitch width up to 7 mm are available. All selected sewing options are displayed on the screen. Including the recommended type of presser foot for a particular operation, it is displayed in alphabetical characters.

Among the advantages of the model is the ability to work without a pedal, with speed control, an electronic puncture force stabilizer. There are separate buttons for needle positioning, reverse, point backtacking. For best stitching results, presser foot pressure and thread tension are adjustable.

Included with the device are all the necessary paws, 6 pieces, a bonus box with bobbins from the manufacturer and other useful accessories. Users note the high-quality performance of the declared functions, convenience and ease of use.

Pros:

  • Wide functionality.
  • Clear control, with hints.
  • Possibility of operation without a pedal, with speed control.
  • Electronic puncture force stabilizer.
  • Three types of automatic buttonhole.
  • Stylish design.

Cons:

  • Case quality.
  • The advantage of plastic elements.

Janome DC 601

2 Janome DC 603

The model from the second position Janome DC 603 is an improved version of its predecessor. The differences relate to even more advanced functionality and, therefore, opportunities for needlewomen.

The device is equipped with a horizontal hook, with all its advantages. Similarly to DC 601, the case and control panel are designed. The model in question performs 60 sewing operations, including a wide variety of stitches. Including knitted, finishing and decorative. The device automatically sews 7 kinds of loops.

Among the advantages of the device is a large informative display with complete information about the parameters of the operation. By default, the optimal settings are offered for each line, but, if desired, they can be changed. Valuable features include footless operation, speed control, electronic puncture force stabilizer.

In practice, the machine works with a wide variety of fabrics and nonwovens. Thanks to such features as adjusting the presser foot pressure, thread tension, length, stitch width and others, the best stitch quality comes out.

Pluses:

  • 60 sewing operations, 7 types of automatic buttonholes.
  • Informative display with easy operation.
  • Possibility to work without pedal.
  • Speed ​​control on the body.
  • Selection of settings for all kinds of materials.
  • Electronic puncture force stabilizer.
  • Stylish design.

Cons:

  • Case quality.
  • The advantage of plastic elements.

Janome DC 603

1 Janome 2160 DC

The electronic leader Janome 2160 DC, with a horizontal hook, a newer version of the DC 603. This device has a large selection of stitches and buttonholes, a number of convenient controls and an affordable price.

The model performs 60 operations that will help not only to make a quality product, but also to decorate it with unique details. Among the seven types of loops that are performed automatically, there is an option with an eyelet, curly, for baseball caps.

The advantages of the device include the function of sewing without a pedal, using the start / stop button. Adjusting the speed helps improve process control, especially for beginners. Other useful options include programmable needle position, six-position presser foot pressure adjustment, puncture force stabilizer, needle threader, and more.

During operation, the display shows the necessary information: the number of the stitch being sewn, the stitch length, the stitch width and the recommended presser foot.

Users like the quality of the sewn stitches, the wide possibilities for needlework, simple settings and controls. The advantages include quiet operation, light but stable construction.

Pros:

  • Large selection of stitches and buttonholes.
  • Efficiency of work with different fabrics.
  • Operation without pedal.
  • Speed ​​control on the body.
  • Electronic puncture force stabilizer.
  • Informative display.
  • 6 legs included.

Cons:

  • Weak illumination.

Janome 2160 DC

The best Janome computer controlled sewing machines

Computerized models are distinguished by the presence in the design of microprocessors responsible for the execution of embedded programs. For each sewing operation in such devices, the optimal choice of work parameters is programmed.

Computer models are equipped with an electronic control panel and display. The wider the functionality and the more complex the software, the more expensive the machine is. This is the most expensive class of devices.

2 Janome ArtDecor 734D

Janome ArtDecor 734D with a wide range of modes and functions is recognized as one of the two best computer-controlled models. Thanks to a rationally thought-out design, the model is good for both beginners and experienced seamstresses.

The device performs 60 sewing operations, designed to work with various types of materials. Particularly noteworthy are stitches for sewing knitted fabrics of varying degrees of elasticity, overlock stitches, 14 types of decorative stitches. Performs 6 types of various loops in automatic mode.

Technological features include the use of a horizontal shuttle, control with and without pedal, adjustable speed control. For the convenience and speed of sewing, there are buttons for reverse, needle control, thread trimming. Comfortable mechanisms for quick change of legs, shutdown of the lower conveyor, needle threader have been developed.

Users refer informative LCD display and convenient joystick to the advantages of the model. The machine has a good equipment, including 8 paws and a set of necessary needles, a practical hard case, a side table to expand the working area.

Pros:

  • Wide functionality.
  • Control without pedal, speed control.
  • Stitch balance adjuster.
  • Convenience and ease of use.
  • Quiet operation.
  • Good equipment.
  • High-quality assembly, stylish design.

Cons:

  • Cost.

Janome ArtDecor 734D

1 Janome Decor Computer 7100

The first place is occupied by the older model in the updated line of Decor Computer 7100 sewing machines. A machine with a horizontal hook, a patented needle plate with a quick start device. Has an updated ergonomic design with large buttons on the control panel.

To work with materials of various types and thicknesses, the model is equipped with 100 programs, including 7 types of automatic buttonholes. The capabilities of the device allow you to engage in appliqué, patchwork, quilting and other now popular needlework pitchforks.

Decor Computer 7100 is equipped with all modern features for comfortable and fast sewing. Among them are point backtacking, needle control, automatic thread trimming, 6-position presser foot pressure regulator and more. The advantages also include the ability to control without a pedal, speed control.

It is worth noting a good complete set, with all the necessary legs, a hard cover, an extension table. A special accessory is the knee lever for foot control, which allows both hands to be free.

According to users, the machine perfectly copes with all its tasks, very comfortable and reliable in the process. Has a soft and smooth ride, quiet sound.

Pros:

  • 100 sewing operations.
  • Large, ergonomic control panel.
  • Operation without pedal, speed control.
  • Loop balance knob.
  • Puncture force control.
  • Soft, smooth running quiet sound, three-point illumination.
  • Design, complete set.

Cons:

  • Cost.

Janome Decor Computer 7100

Which Janome sewing machine to choose

The choice of sewing machine depends on the specific goals that you set for the device. Let’s consider some points:

  • For infrequent use of the device for current household tasks (hem a curtain, towel, sew simple clothes, bedding, sew a patch, etc.), an inexpensive mechanical or electromechanical model with a minimum of options is quite enough.
  • When planning to hem jeans, work with outerwear, knitwear and whimsical thin fabrics, it is necessary to pay attention to the recommended range of materials. Here the choice can be stopped both on a functional electromechanical model and on an electronic one.
  • With frequent use of the machine, especially for sewing more complex clothes, it is rational to consider an electronic model with a horizontal hook.