AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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
32
Cores
64
Threads
4 GHz
Base Clock
5.4 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket sTR5
Socket
350 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$2,500
Price
Release date:Jul 31, 2025Price at Launch:$2,499
Cores:32Threads:64
Base Clock:4 GHzBoost Clock:5.4 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:32 MBL3 Cache:128 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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All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.

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87

Average Score

Based on 6 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • 32 CPU cores, with support for 64 concurrent processing threads
  • Drop-in compatible with TRX50 motherboards
  • Potent productivity performance
  • Better priced than the 9980X flagship

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Power hungry, like all Threadrippers
  • Subpar gaming performance
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

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9970X offers strong performance that, in places, can match the 9980X for half the price. It's a strong alternative if you need a lot of CPU power, but the 9980X's 64 cores and $5,000 are just too much.

By PCMag on
80

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

By KitGuru 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
95

Whether you're building software, editing massive video files, or running multiple high-performance VMs, this CPU has the muscle to back it up. Of course, none of this comes cheap, but that’s not really the point. In the high-core-count world, it delivers unmatched capability, and for those who can actually use it, that price can be justified.

By The Guru of 3D on
100

No es tan rápido en términos generales comparado con su hermano mayor de 64 núcleos, son el doble de núcleos, casi el doble de caché y frecuencias turbo similares, aunque sostenidas algo menores. Los resultados son claros, pero también es verdad que cuesta el doble, 5000 euros.

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

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