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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Threadripper

Current Price

$1499.00

Overall Rank

#12

of 292

Value Rank

#204

of 220

Gaming Rank

#139

of 292

Productivity Rank

#12

of 292

Core Specifications

Cores

Threads

Base Clock

4.2 GHz

Boost Clock (Single)

5.4 GHz

Socket

sTR5

Lithography

4nm

Cache

L1 Cache

80 KB per core

L2 Cache

1 MB per core

L3 Cache

128 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 7975WX38,637

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X37,869

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X (Selected)37,399

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX31,335

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X30,750

Quick Stats

Generation

Zen 5 (9000 Series)

Release Date

7/31/2025 - Less than 1 year old

Status

current

Market Segment

Workstation

Performance Scores

Overall

Measured against consumer CPUs only

37399

Value24.9

Efficiency106.9

Use Case Ratings

Productivity9.5/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single2,350

Cinebench R23 Multi63,000

Geekbench 6 Single3,154

Geekbench 6 Multi26,092

PassMark80,000

Console Comparison

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

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

100%

PS5 Pro(Gen 9 Pro (2024))

27%

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))

26%

PS5(Gen 9 (2020))

25%

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Notes

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X offers 24 cores and 48 threads on Zen 5 architecture, providing entry-level HEDT performance for enthusiasts and content creators. Built for multi-threaded workloads including video editing, 3D rendering, and content creation requiring more cores than mainstream platforms. Supports quad-channel DDR5 memory and extensive PCIe 5.0 connectivity. Perfect for prosumers and content creators stepping up from mainstream Ryzen 9 platforms, delivering substantial parallel processing capabilities. Handles multiple GPUs and high-speed storage configurations. Represents accessible entry to the Threadripper platform for users needing extreme core counts without flagship pricing while maintaining excellent single-threaded performance.