Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

24 cores · 48 threads · up to 5.3 GHz on sTR5.

4.9 · 8 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.3 GHz

L3 cache

128 MB

TDP

350W

Socket

sTR5

Performance breakdown

Gaming56

Productivity59

Single-core54

Multi-core100

Power efficiency56

Lab scores

Performance score56

Cores24

Threads48

Boost clock (GHz)5.3 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p123 fps

1440p98 fps

4K67 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Shimada Peak
Process node: 4 nm
Socket: sTR5
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 24
Threads: 48

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 4.2 GHz
Boost clock: 5.3 GHz
L1 cache: 1536 KB
L2 cache: 24 MB
L3 cache: 128 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5
Base power (TDP): 350W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $1499

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the sheer multi-threaded muscle for heavy workloads, calling it a monster. The usual gripe is the massive cooling and power demands to keep it stable.

Pros

Heavy workloads just melt away
Runs cool for its massive power
No lag when multitasking heavily
Future proofs your next upgrades

Cons

Cooler choice is expensive and tricky
Needs a pricey workstation motherboard
Overkill for gaming or basic tasks

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

A workstation-class CPU with a mountain of cores and threads, but the massive power draw demands serious cooling and a pricey platform.

Get it if you're building a workstation for heavy rendering or simulation and need every last thread for multi-day crunch jobs. Skip it if you're gaming or doing light tasks, as the high power draw and platform cost aren't worth it for you.