The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has emerged as a powerhouse in the workstation market, showcasing impressive improvements over its predecessor, especially in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks.
As AMD’s Threadripper 9000 lineup gears up for its retail debut, these Zen 5 processors are frequently appearing in benchmarks. The Threadripper 9980X, the flagship CPU in the 9000X series, recently shattered records on PassMark and continues to outperform with significant gains on Geekbench.
This CPU scored 3259 points in single-threaded tests and 28,666 in multi-threaded ones on Geekbench, a popular tool for gauging CPU performance. Although not the most precise, it gives a general sense of a CPU’s standing. Compared to the previous model, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, the 9980X is about 11% faster in single-threaded and 16% in multi-threaded tests.
Despite maintaining the same 64 cores and 128 threads as its predecessor, the 9980X is built on the cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture and boasts higher clock speeds. Its base clock is 3.2 GHz with a boost clock reaching up to 5.4 GHz, which is 300 MHz higher than the 7980X. The TDP remains at 350W, meaning the 9980X offers better performance per watt.
Designed for enthusiasts needing robust power for intensive professional workloads, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is ideal for large-scale data processing. Additionally, for enterprises requiring even more muscle, the Threadripper PRO 9000WX series offers configurations with up to 96 cores and 192 threads, with availability anticipated before month’s end as pre-orders start to open.
