As usual for high core count CPUs, you're going to have to ensure your programs will be able to use all of the cores.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2970wx-cpu,5864.html
https://hothardware.com/reviews/amd-2nd-gen-ryzen-threadripper-2920x-and-2970wx-review?page=1
https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/8786/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2970wx-2920x-review/index.html
