AMD introduces the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series for high-end desktops (HEDT), and it will officially ship starting July 31, 2025.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series
The Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series was first announced at Computex 2025, and the latest processors are based on the new Zen 5 CPU architecture.
These are aimed at creators, AI developers, and enthusiasts who push beyond traditional desktop limits with rendering, 3D content creation, video editing, and AI processing.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series processors deliver up to 64 CPU cores, 128 threads, up to 256MB of L3 cache, and 4-channel DDR5-6400 memory. Compared to its predecessor, the latest Threadripper processors support AVX-512 with a full 512-bit data path.
The Threadripper 9000 series is available with 24, 32, or 64 cores and offers up to 80 PCIe lanes, up from 48 lanes of its predecessor. It is also capable of twice the memory bandwidth with its quad-channel DDR5 memory controller.
Supercharge your Workflow
The new Threadripper series processors outperform Intel Xeon W-3500 series processors across different workloads.
This means that AI developers and software engineers can enjoy shorter compilation times and faster AI processing. Meanwhile, creators, product designers, and CAD engineers can also execute heavy rendering jobs while multitasking with complex 3D models.
The Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series also offers 83% faster Cinebench 2024 rendering and up to 80% more performance in Adobe After Effects.
Push Beyond Desktop Limits
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series processors are ideal for local AI processing, rendering, heavy 3D content creation, VFX, and software development thanks to support for up to 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes, which allows advanced setups like multiple GPUs and NVMe storage.
Compared to an Intel Xeon W9-3595X, the Threadripper 9980X delivers up to 64% better GPU performance in Autodesk Maya using the same graphics card.
Threadripper Motherboard Platform Feature Support
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series processors use the same sTR5 socket as the previous generation and maintain a TDP of 350W. This makes them compatible with existing Threadripper motherboards.
| Chipset | Processors | Memory Support | PCIe lanes (Total/Usable) | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD WRX90 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series | 8-Channel Up to 2TB DDR5-6400 RDIMM | 148 / 144 (with up to 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes) | AMD PRO Technologies Overclocking supported (not on OEM systems) |
| AMD TRX50 | Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series & Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series | 4-Channel Up to 1TB DDR5-6400 RDIMM | 92 / 88 (with up to 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes) | Overclocking supported |
Pricing and Availability
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series includes the Threadripper 9980X, Threadripper 9970X, and Threadripper 9960X with 64, 32, and 24 cores, respectively.
These are priced at:
| Processor | Cores / Threads | Boost/Base Frequency | Total Cache | TDP | SEP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | 64 / 128 | Up to 5.4 / 3.2 GHz | 256MB | 350W | USD 4,999 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X | 32 / 64 | Up to 5.4 / 4.0 GHz | 128MB | 350W | USD 2,499 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X | 24 / 48 | Up to 5.4 / 4.2 GHz | 128MB | 350W | USD 1,499 |
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