AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 64 Cores 3.2 GHz Processor
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Description
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X / 9970X / 9980X are next-gen HEDT CPUs (Zen-class successor) targeting higher IPC and efficiency on sTR5-era platforms. Expect quad-channel DDR5, plentiful PCIe Gen5 lanes, and creator-focused performance.
- Cores/Threads: Model-specific (upper-tier HEDT)
- Base/Boost Clock: Model-specific
- Unlocked: Yes
- Memory: Quad-channel DDR5
- Socket/Chipset: sTR5 family
- TDP: High-performance class
- PCIe: Gen5 (platform-dependent)
- Best for: Next-gen creation rigs
Specifications
| CPU Architecture | Shimada Peak |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | sTR5 |
| Core / Thread Count | 64 / 128 |
| Base / Turbo Clock | 3.2 / 5.4 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 350 W |
| Cache Levels (L1/L2/L3) | L3: 256 MB |
| Integrated GPU | |
| Stock Cooler | No |
| Memory Compatibility | 1 TB |
| PCI Express (PCIe) | |
| Supported Chipsets |
Price History (last 12 months)
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
| Processor | Relative Performance | % / Score |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900KS • 3.2 GHz |
|
100% / 909 |
| Intel Core i9-14900 • 2 GHz |
|
99% / 903 |
| Intel Core i9-14900F • 2 GHz |
|
99% / 903 |
| Intel Core i9-13900KS • 3 GHz |
|
99% / 902 |
| Intel Core i9-13900K • 3 GHz |
|
96% / 877 |
| Intel Core i9-13900KF • 3 GHz |
|
96% / 877 |
| Intel Core i9-13900 • 2 GHz |
|
96% / 872 |
| Intel Core i9-13900F • 2 GHz |
|
96% / 872 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X • 3.8 GHz |
|
95% / 866 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X • 3.9 GHz |
|
94% / 853 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D • 4.7 GHz |
|
90% / 820 |
| Intel Core i7-13700K • 3.4 GHz |
|
90% / 815 |
| Intel Core i7-13700KF • 3.4 GHz |
|
90% / 815 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X • 4.5 GHz |
|
87% / 793 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X • 4.7 GHz |
|
86% / 781 |
| Intel Core i5-13600K • 3.5 GHz |
|
85% / 775 |
| Intel Core i5-13600KF • 3.5 GHz |
|
85% / 775 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700X • 4.5 GHz |
|
85% / 773 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 • 3.6 GHz |
|
84% / 764 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X • 4.7 GHz |
|
83% / 759 |
Showing up to 20 CPUs • Bars scaled to the best single-core score (100%).
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
| Processor | Relative Performance | % / Score |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900KS • 3.2 GHz |
|
100% / 15599 |
| Intel Core i9-13900KS • 3 GHz |
|
99% / 15432 |
| Intel Core i9-13900K • 3 GHz |
|
98% / 15350 |
| Intel Core i9-13900KF • 3 GHz |
|
98% / 15350 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X • 4.5 GHz |
|
97% / 15120 |
| Intel Core i9-14900 • 2 GHz |
|
82% / 12840 |
| Intel Core i9-14900F • 2 GHz |
|
82% / 12840 |
| Intel Core i9-13900 • 2 GHz |
|
79% / 12375 |
| Intel Core i9-13900F • 2 GHz |
|
79% / 12375 |
| Intel Core i7-13700K • 3.4 GHz |
|
76% / 11831 |
| Intel Core i7-13700KF • 3.4 GHz |
|
76% / 11831 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X • 4.7 GHz |
|
74% / 11572 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 • 3.6 GHz |
|
71% / 11088 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5950X • 3.4 GHz |
|
67% / 10428 |
| Intel Core i5-13600K • 3.5 GHz |
|
60% / 9329 |
| Intel Core i5-13600KF • 3.5 GHz |
|
60% / 9329 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 3950X • 3.5 GHz |
|
59% / 9148 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D • 4.7 GHz |
|
58% / 9072 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X • 3.8 GHz |
|
57% / 8890 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900X • 3.7 GHz |
|
54% / 8491 |
Showing up to 20 CPUs • Bars scaled to the best multi-core score (100%).
