Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
2025
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.99
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
2025
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
87.84
+65.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 9960X by an impressive 66% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking367
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.3610.55
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameShimada Peak (2025)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release dateJuly 2025 (recently)July 2025 (recently)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X and Ryzen Threadripper 9980X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads48128
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm4 nm
Die size4x 70.6 mm28x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistors33,260 million66,520 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 9960X and Ryzen Threadripper 9980X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketsTR5sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 9960X and Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 9960X and Ryzen Threadripper 9980X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 9960X and Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 9960X and Ryzen Threadripper 9980X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes8080

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 52.99
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 87.84
+65.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 92632
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 153564
+65.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.99 87.84
Physical cores 24 64
Threads 48 128

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has a 65.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X in performance tests.

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