AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
With mainstream parts such as the Ryzen 9 7950X now offering 16 cores and 32 threads for under $600, there was no chance it wasn't going to head in this direction. These new Threadripper 7000 processors have no direct competition. If you are in need of a core-heavy processor or require tons of PCIe lanes, there's no better alternative than this.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Nov 2023
64
Cores
128
Threads
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
5.1 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket sTR5
Socket
350 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$4,599
Price
Release date:Nov 20, 2023Price at Launch:$4,999
Cores:64Threads:128
Base Clock:3.2 GHzBoost Clock:5.1 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:64 MBL3 Cache:256 MB
Box Cooler:NoTDP:350 W
Socket:Socket sTR5Memory Support:DDR5-5200
Codename:Storm Peak (Zen 4)Process Size:5 nm
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
PCIe Support:PCIe 5.0, 48 lanes
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
A newer model is available:
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X pricing

Last 6 months
Price Date
Current $4,599 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $5,235 Oct 12, 2025
Lowest* $4,599 Dec 6, 2025
Average $4,757
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

86

Average Score

Based on 5 reviews

8.2

User Score

Based on 11 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Exceptional performance for tasks that can leverage huge core/thread counts
  • 64 cores with 128 threads tops all "consumer" CPUs
  • Great multi-core efficiency
  • 256-bit memory interface

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Expensive for chip and supporting platform alike
  • Requires a top-end cooler to leverage full performance

With mainstream parts such as the Ryzen 9 7950X now offering 16 cores and 32 threads for under $600, there was no chance it wasn't going to head in this direction. These new Threadripper 7000 processors have no direct competition. If you are in need of a core-heavy processor or require tons of PCIe lanes, there's no better alternative than this.

By TechSpot on
80

AMD's 64-core Ryzen Threadripper 7980X drives leading multi-threaded performance with superb efficiency. It's pricey and runs hot, but pro content creators and demanding users using optimized software will thrill to its power, and all those cores and threads.

By PCMag on
90

With all of that said, AMD has done an excellent job with this platform. Throughout assembly, configuration, and testing, our Threadripper 7000-build “just worked”. Everything behaved as expected, performance was strong, and stability was top-notch. There’s plenty of headroom left in the platform too and, if you know what you’re getting into, the experience should be great.

By HotHardware on
90

Observing 128 threads in action and witnessing benchmarks complete in the blink of an eye is truly remarkable. It's challenging to find enough superlatives to describe this product. Nonetheless, the latest Threadripper CPUs cater to a niche audience within the consumer and prosumer markets. It's meaningful to estimate its intended user base. Aimed at the pro-consumer and small office/home office sectors, it remains a product for the few.

By The Guru of 3D on
88

Con el gran desempeño de esta nueva generación podemos considerar que estamos frente a una generación que puede sin problema absorber carga para plataformas de servidores básicas. Tanto Threadripper como la serie Xeon W son familias de procesadores que se ubica como «transición» de un desktop a un servidor rackeado y que absorben demanda de trabajo que podría ser baja para un servidor y mucho para un desktop...

By MadBoxPC on
80

The 64-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X takes pride of place as the most impressive non-Pro chip to date. It’s a beast of a processor, all right, built using the latest Zen 4 architecture. Operating at higher frequencies than previous generations, it makes short work of professional applications that scale well with core counts.

By Club386 on

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a whopper of a chip. It delivers incredible multi-threaded performance, eating content creation workloads for breakfast. Courtesy of firmware optimizations, it also sustains higher core clocks in lightly threaded workloads for superior gaming and media capabilities. Lastly, it maintains a very reasonable power limit of 349W at stock that can be overridden for a mild boost using PBO. However, this is best avoided unless you have a top-end water cooling solution.

By HardwareTimes on

For those on an older HEDT platform like the 64-core Threadripper 3990X, the Threadripper 7980X proved to already be a very significant replace at nearly twice the performance. Thanks to AVX-512 with Zen 4, DDR5 memory, and all the other generational improvements made, the Threadripper 7000 series are a fantastic choice for creators and other workstation users with a budget to match.

By Phoronix on

The bottom line is this, however, make sure you pair any of these Threadripper, Threadripper Pro, or Xeon W-3400 systems with appropriate platforms. Otherwise, you can be leaving 40% or more of the easily attainable system performance on the table. If you do this, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is an absolute scortcher of a workstation CPU at a power efficiency bracket that we have not seen before.

By Serve the Home on

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