Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

64 cores · 128 threads · up to 5.4 GHz on sTR5.

3.9 · 10 votes

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Cores

Threads

128

Boost

5.4 GHz

L3 cache

256 MB

TDP

350W

Socket

sTR5

Performance breakdown

Gaming86

Productivity90

Single-core83

Multi-core100

Power efficiency86

Lab scores

Performance score86

Cores64

Threads128

Boost clock (GHz)5.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p189 fps

1440p151 fps

4K103 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Shimada Peak
Process node: 4 nm
Socket: sTR5
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 64
Threads: 128

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.2 GHz
Boost clock: 5.4 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 raw multi-core muscle for heavy workstation loads. The common complaint is the extreme heat output requires a massive, expensive cooling setup.

Pros

Chokes heavy workloads without breaking sweat
Stays stable under all-day rendering loads
Quad-channel memory feeds data like a firehose
Crushes compile jobs in absurdly short time

Cons

Overkill for most gaming builds
Needs a very expensive motherboard
Requires industrial-grade cooling solution

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation CPU with immense multi-threaded power that demands a nuclear-grade cooling solution.

Get it if you’re building a pro workstation that chews through 3D rendering or video encoding all day and need every PCIe lane for GPUs and storage. Skip it if you’re a gamer or just want a fast desktop, because it runs hot and you’ll pay a fortune for the platform.