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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Threadripper

Current Price

$4999.00

Overall Rank

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Value Rank

#216

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Gaming Rank

#139

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Productivity Rank

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Core Specifications

Cores

Threads

128

Base Clock

3.2 GHz

Boost Clock (Single)

5.1 GHz

Socket

sTR5

Lithography

5nm

Cache

L1 Cache

80 KB per core

L2 Cache

1 MB per core

L3 Cache

256 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP

350W

Base Power

N/A

Max Turbo Power

N/A

Memory Support

Memory Types

DDR5 ECC

Max Memory

1024GB

Memory Channels

ECC Support

Yes

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version

5.0

PCIe Lanes

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU Model

N/A

Closest Competitors by Performance

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX64,287

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX60,361

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X (Selected)52,106

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX48,162

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X47,765

Quick Stats

Generation

Zen 4 (7000 Series)

Release Date

10/19/2023 - 2 years old

Status

current

Market Segment

Workstation

Performance Scores

Overall

Measured against consumer CPUs only

52106

Value10.4

Efficiency148.9

Use Case Ratings

Productivity10/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,906

Cinebench R23 Multi90,000

Geekbench 6 Single2,842

Geekbench 6 Multi25,211

PassMark135,908

Console Comparison

Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

100%

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))

19%

PS5(Gen 9 (2020))

18%

Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))

PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))

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Notes

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X represents the consumer HEDT flagship with 64 cores and 128 threads on Zen 4 architecture. This extreme processor delivers maximum multi-threaded performance for demanding content creation, 3D rendering, simulation, and scientific workloads. Built for enthusiasts and professionals requiring extreme parallel processing without workstation PRO features. Supports quad-channel DDR5 memory and extensive PCIe 5.0 connectivity for multiple GPUs and massive storage arrays. Perfect for Hollywood-level post-production, architectural rendering, and computational workloads requiring maximum core counts at consumer pricing. Represents the pinnacle of consumer HEDT computing for users where rendering and compilation times directly impact productivity, offering flagship performance without enterprise premiums.