Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

64 cores · 128 threads · up to 5.1 GHz on sTR5.

3.7 · 13 votes

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Cores

Threads

128

Boost

5.1 GHz

L3 cache

256 MB

TDP

350W

Socket

sTR5

Performance breakdown

Gaming82

Productivity86

Single-core80

Multi-core100

Power efficiency82

Lab scores

Performance score82

Cores64

Threads128

Boost clock (GHz)5.1 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p180 fps

1440p144 fps

4K98 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Storm Peak
Process node: 5 nm
Socket: sTR5
Release year: 2023
Total cores: 64
Threads: 128

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.2 GHz
Boost clock: 5.1 GHz
L1 cache: 4096 KB
L2 cache: 64 MB
L3 cache: 256 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5
Base power (TDP): 350W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $4999

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the ridiculous multi-core muscle for heavy workstation tasks. The usual gripe is the extreme heat and power draw, plus the massive cooler and motherboard cost.

Pros

Eats heavy multitasking for breakfast
Keeps cool under insane loads
Handles pro workflows without stuttering
Makes rendering wait times vanish

Cons

Expensive motherboard ecosystem required
Needs extreme cooling to stay stable
Overkill for most desktop workloads

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

This is a workstation-class 64-core CPU that runs hot enough to need industrial-grade cooling just to stay out of trouble.

Get it if you’re building a workstation for heavy 3D rendering or video encoding and need top-tier multi-core grunt. Skip it if you’re gaming or doing light tasks, as cheaper chips offer better value.