AMD’s Threadripper processors have once again taken center stage at Computex 2025, this time with two major product lines: the Threadripper Pro 9000 WX series aimed at professional workstations, and the consumer-friendly Threadripper 9000 high-end desktop (HEDT) models. Both share the same socket as previous generations, the sTR5, and boast impressive upgrades thanks to AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, all while maintaining a hefty 350W power limit.
If you’re new to Threadripper, it’s worth noting that these aren’t your average desktop CPUs. They’re designed primarily for high-end workstation use cases such as 3D design, video production, and other resource-heavy tasks. Still, the sheer specs of these processors often captivate PC enthusiasts looking for massive core counts and blistering speeds.
The consumer-focused Threadripper 9980X leads the pack with an incredible 64 cores and 128 threads, matching the core count of the previous generation 7980X but with a faster maximum clock speed—now boosting up to 5.4GHz compared to 5.1GHz before. Thanks to a transition from a 5nm to a 4nm manufacturing process, these CPUs deliver improved efficiency and performance.
AMD’s Pro 9000 WX series goes even further, with up to 96 cores and 192 threads on some models, pushing the limits for professional users needing unparalleled parallel computing power.
While these new processors launched slightly later than expected—following the Pro 5000 series from early 2022 and the 7000 series last year—AMD has stayed quiet on pricing details. The chips are expected to hit the market in July 2025, but with global tariffs and demand fluctuations, prices could be quite high.
Here’s a quick look at the new Threadripper 9000 lineup:
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9980X: 64 cores/128 threads, base clock 3.2GHz, boost clock 5.4GHz, with a massive 256MB L3 cache.
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9970X: 32 cores/64 threads, base 4.0GHz, boost 5.4GHz, 128MB L3 cache.
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9960X: 24 cores/48 threads, base 4.2GHz, boost 5.4GHz, 128MB L3 cache.
Interestingly, AMD hasn’t fully revealed the architectural details yet. It’s believed these processors use Core Chiplet Dies with 8 cores and 32MB cache each, but some cores are disabled on certain models to create different SKUs without changing the cache size. For example, the 9970X uses 6 cores per CCD, while other models have 8.
On the platform front, the new chips support faster memory—upgrading from DDR5-5200 to DDR5-6400 across eight channels—and maintain a massive 128 lanes of PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, perfect for multi-GPU setups or high-speed storage arrays.
The most powerful workstation option, the Threadripper Pro 9995WX, cranks things up to 96 cores and 192 threads, running at a base clock of 2.5GHz and boosting to 5.4GHz, with a colossal 384MB L3 cache to handle heavy multitasking and demanding workloads.
With Computex 2025 highlighting the growing importance of workstation performance and AI, AMD’s latest Threadripper chips demonstrate the company’s commitment to delivering extreme desktop and professional computing power. Whether you’re a creative professional or a PC enthusiast craving raw performance, the Threadripper 9000 series promises to be a major player once they hit the shelves this summer.