AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
With Zen 5, AMD's Threadripper 9000 series builds steadily on the solid foundation laid by Zen 4. Platform compatibility remains intact, which is welcome news in an industry that often demands new everything for marginal gains. That said, we do not expect most current Threadripper 7000 owners to feel compelled to upgrade.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Jul 2025
64
Cores
128
Threads
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
5.4 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket sTR5
Socket
350 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$4,599
Price
Release date:Jul 31, 2025Price at Launch:$4,999
Cores:64Threads:128
Base Clock:3.2 GHzBoost Clock:5.4 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:64 MBL3 Cache:256 MB
Box Cooler:NoTDP:350 W
Socket:Socket sTR5Memory Support:DDR5‑6400
Codename:Shimada Peak (Zen 5)Process Size:4 nm
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
PCIe Support:PCIe 5.0, 80 lanes

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X pricing

Last 6 months
Price Date
Current $4,599 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $6,275 Aug 21, 2025
Lowest* $4,529 Dec 12, 2025
Average $5,154
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

87

Average Score

Based on 7 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Exceptional multithreaded performance
  • Easy to cool at 80 degrees C despite 350W power draw
  • Drop-in compatible with TRX50 motherboards
  • Good motherboard and driver support
  • 64 cores
  • Support for 128 threads
  • Increased clock speeds over previous Threadripper 7000-series flagship

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Power-hungry (like all Threadrippers)
  • Gen-on-gen improvements are sometimes meager
  • Price places it firmly in the professional class
  • Clock speed is held back by the massive core count
90

With Zen 5, AMD's Threadripper 9000 series builds steadily on the solid foundation laid by Zen 4. Platform compatibility remains intact, which is welcome news in an industry that often demands new everything for marginal gains. That said, we do not expect most current Threadripper 7000 owners to feel compelled to upgrade.

By TechSpot on
80

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a very specific chip for a select group of people, namely those who need extreme multi-core performance for their workstation without paying the hefty ransom for the Threadripper Pro 9985WX. If that's you, this chip is as good as it gets at this price. Anyone looking for a more generalized workstation CPU, the Threadripper 9970X is a better choice in almost every other case.

By TechRadar on
90

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X processor is a massive upgrade over AMD's last-generation flagship, with a lusty leap in performance over its predecessor. Is it more chip than you need? Probably, but every PC builder can dream.

By PCMag on
80

Zen 5 Threadripper 9000 has landed and it delivers a useful increase in IPC and memory speed.

By KitGuru on
95

Most won’t ever need anything close to this level of threaded performance. But for those who do—small studios, software developers, 3D artists—it’s a (pardon the pun) game-changer. The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 9980X offer serious value for those working with high-thread workloads. Sure, it isn’t cheap by any means, but for what it delivers, it actually redefines value in the world of extreme CPUs. It’s not just powerful—it’s purpose-built, and for the right people, it’s worth every one of its large amount of multithreaded pennies.

By The Guru of 3D on
75

AMD's new Threadripper 9980X and 9970X are light on generational improvements, but they still unequivocally top the charts for CPUs.

By XDA Developers on
100

Curiosamente, también es un procesador que ofrece mucho juego para overclock pero que también exige mucho en la refrigeración. El mejor procesador de sobremesa de la historia, una historia que últimamente solo firma AMD manteniendo esta espectacular serie de procesadores HEDT donde el AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X es el mejor exponente hasta la fecha.

By Geeknetic on

In the end, the Threadripper 9980X and 9970X don’t attempt to redefine what high-end desktop CPUs are, but they do push the architecture forward in meaningful ways. Rather than chasing higher core counts or major platform changes, AMD has focused on making Zen 5 more efficient, more responsive, and better at handling real-world workloads.

By StorageReview on

The Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series is AMD's most powerful HEDT and workstation processor line-up ever, offering significantly better performance and efficiency than anything in their class.

By HotHardware on

So what can we take away from these early test results? Well, I can say with confidence that these are the fastest, most powerful CPUs I have ever used, and some of the fastest consumer CPUs available, outside of AMD’s new Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series, which are also being released this month.

By CG Channel on

Is it powerful and fast? Absolutely. Do you need it if you’re running virtual machines or editing ultra-high resolution textures and assets? Definitely. Is it worth using it for gaming? Honestly, you’re better off saving some money and getting a 9950X or 9950X3D, if you’re inclined to splurge on the creme de la creme of AMD’s consumer Ryzen CPUs.

By Lowyat on
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