AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series Launches July 31: 64 Cores, 128 Threads, And More

On July 31, 2025, AMD kicks off shipping its highly anticipated Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series, built on the modern Zen 5 architecture. These chips are tailored for users who need next-level processing—think huge core counts, blistering memory speeds, and expansive I/O support—not something typical consumer desktops offer.

Get ready to take your creativity and productivity to new heights with high-end desktops powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 9000 Series processors.

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At the top sits the Threadripper 9980X boasting 64 cores and 128 threads, while the 9970X offers 32/64 and the 9960X comes with 24/48. All three deliver strong performance: base clocks in the mid‑3 GHz range and turbo boosts up to 5.4 GHz, along with massive L3 caches (up to 256 MB) and a 350 W TDP.

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Memory, I/O, and Bandwidth That Desktop Workstations Crave

Threadripper 9000 chips support quad-channel DDR5‑6400 memory, which effectively doubles bandwidth compared to traditional dual‑channel systems. This is a game‑changer when handling large 3D scenes, processing multiple video streams, or building machine learning models—locally.

Need to support multiple high-end GPUs or NVMe drives? These CPUs provide up to 80 PCIe® 5.0 lanes, compared to 48 in the last generation—giving you room to expand. AMD has also upgraded AVX-512 support, opening up full 512-bit processing for vector-heavy workflows.

Benchmark Gains You Can Feel

In real-world tests, the 9980X outpaces rival chips in Cinebench R24 by around 83%, slashing render times dramatically. Adobe After Effects builds run up to 80% faster, offering smoother playback and quicker exports. GPU rendering in Autodesk Maya shows gains of up to 64% over Intel Xeon W9–3595X (with identical GPUs), thanks to unhindered PCIe bandwidth. All of this translates to faster AI pipelines, real-time ray tracing, and large-scale rendering—without relying on a data centre.

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Easy Motherboard Support, Built for Workstations

These Threadrippers use the sTR5 socket and maintain the 350 W TDP, so high-end boards can support them via firmware upgrades. The TRX50 chipset gives you four memory channels and full PCIe 5.0 support. For more demanding pro setups, the WRX90 platform supports the Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series—offering eight memory channels and up to 144 PCIe 5.0 lanes for extreme multi-GPU or storage configurations.

Choosing the Right Model for Your Workload

Go for the 9980X if you're juggling big datasets, advanced simulations, or multi-app pipelines that benefit from raw thread count.

The 9970X hits a balance between cores and clock speed—suitable for heavier but not extreme parallel tasks.

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The 9960X offers better single-thread efficiency and may be more cost-effective if your applications favour higher clock rates over sheer core count.

This represents a meaningful shift: powerful compute, graphics, and AI capabilities made accessible right on desktops—no server racks or cloud farms required, with overclocking headroom when needed.

Spec and Price Breakdown