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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32 cores · 64 threads · up to 5.4 GHz on sTR5.
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Cores
32
Threads
64
Boost
5.4 GHz
L3 cache
128 MB
TDP
350W
Socket
sTR5
Performance breakdown
Gaming64
Productivity67
Single-core62
Multi-core100
Power efficiency64
Lab scores
Performance score64
Cores32
Threads64
Boost clock (GHz)5.4 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p141 fps
1440p112 fps
4K77 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Shimada Peak
- Process node
- 4 nm
- Socket
- sTR5
- Release year
- 2025
- Total cores
- 32
- Threads
- 64
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 4.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.4 GHz
- L1 cache
- 2048 KB
- L2 cache
- 32 MB
- L3 cache
- 128 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Base power (TDP)
- 350W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $2499
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the raw multi-threaded grunt for heavy workstation loads. The usual gripe is needing a monster cooler and power supply to keep it fed.
Pros
- Plows through massive multi-threaded workloads
- Stays stable under full 24/7 load
- Handles professional software without stuttering
- Upgrades easily with same socket platform
Cons
- Needs a very expensive platform
- Gets hot under sustained load
- Overkill for gaming use
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count workstation monster that gets its work done fast but runs hot and demands a serious cooler.
Get it if you need a workstation CPU that chews through heavy rendering or video work without sweating. Skip it if you're just gaming or running everyday apps, where cheaper chips will feel just as fast.
Buy it if…
- You are a pro editor who needs every rendering minute to count.
- You run heavy simulation workloads that chew through all the cores for hours.
- You build a workstation for others and demand absolute top-tier multi-threaded performance.
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