AMD’s Threadripper CPUs are making a comeback at Computex 2025, featuring the Threadripper Pro 9000 WX series and the consumer-friendly Threadripper 9000 HEDT. Both these processors come with a Zen 5 performance upgrade, all packed within the same socket and a 350W thermal envelope. It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, we’re back and better than ever!”
Now, before we dive into the details of these new Threadrippers, let’s remember one thing: these bad boys are workstation processors disguised as desktop CPUs. They are perfect for heavy-duty tasks like CAD work and editing applications. But let’s be real, we all know you’re just here to drool over those impressive specs once again.
The Threadripper lineup includes the 9980X at the top, boasting 64 cores and 128 threads. The base clock speed remains at 3.2GHz, just like its predecessor, but the boost speed has been cranked up to 5.4GHz. These processors are built on a 4nm process, a step up from the older 5nm process used in the Threadripper 7000 series. And if that’s not enough for you, AMD also offers the Pro 9000 WX series with up to a mind-blowing 96 cores and 192 threads. Yes, you read that right.
As we eagerly await the arrival of these new Threadrippers, one burning question remains unanswered: the price. AMD is keeping that information under wraps for now, but hey, we’ll find out soon enough when these chips hit the market in July. With potential tariffs and high demand, we can only hope that the price tag won’t make us break the bank.
Now, let’s talk specifics. The Threadripper 9000 lineup includes the 9980X with 64 cores and 128 threads, a base clock of 3.2GHz, and a boost speed of 5.4GHz. Then we have the 9970X with 32 cores and 64 threads, clocking in at 4.0GHz base and 5.4GHz boost. And last but not least, the 9960X offers 24 cores, 48 threads, a base clock of 4.2GHz, and a boost speed of 5.4GHz. These processors all share the same sTR5 socket and a hefty 350W thermal envelope. That’s a lot of power packed into these chips!
Alright, so AMD is being a bit mysterious about the design of these new Threadrippers. We can assume they are similar to the 5000 series, with each “Core Chiplet Die” housing eight cores and 32MB of cache. But wait, the 9970X throws us for a loop by increasing the core count without adjusting the total L3 cache. What’s the deal with that? An AMD rep mentioned something about disabled cores, with the 32-core models having 6 cores per CCD and the 64-core models having 8. Confused? Yeah, me too.
Moving on to the advancements in the Threadripper platform, the new chips support up to 8-channel DDR5-6400 memory, a step up from the DDR5-5200 supported by the previous 7000 series. As for the chipset used with these new Threadrippers, AMD is keeping that information hush-hush for now. But one thing’s for sure, both the 7000 and 9000 series processors support PCIe Gen 5 with 128 lanes of I/O. That’s some serious bandwidth right there.
So, if you’re wondering which Threadrippers workstation vendors will get their hands on, look out for the Threadripper Pro 9995WX. With a whopping 96 cores, 192 threads, a base clock of 2.5GHz (boosting up to 5.4GHz), and up to 384MB of level-3 cache, this bad boy is not messing around. It’s like the superhero of processors, ready to save the day in any workstation.
As Computex unfolds, we’re seeing a focus on workstations and AI this year. It’s like the tech world is saying, “Hey, let’s get down to business and make some serious stuff happen.” So, whether you’re into mobile chips, desktop parts, or the latest in workstations, there’s something for everyone at Asia’s largest tech show this year. Let’s see what other surprises are in store for us as the event continues!
