Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen Threadripper 9970X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

8,788 Rank: 3
Rank Name Score Visual
1 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 9,492
+8%
2 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 9,155
+4.2%
3 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 8,788
4 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 8,765
-0.3%
5 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 8,724
-0.7%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 8,655
-1.5%
7 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 8,602
-2.1%
8 Core Ultra 9 285K 8,530
-2.9%
9 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 8,521
-3%
10 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 8,419
-4.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 9970X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

10,153 Rank: 7
Rank Name Score Visual
3 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 10,831
+6.7%
4 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 10,726
+5.6%
5 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 10,593
+4.3%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 10,200
+0.5%
7 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 10,153
8 EPYC 7552 9,846
-3%
9 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 9,614
-5.3%
10 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 9,563
-5.8%
11 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 9,459
-6.8%
12 EPYC 7702P 9,241
-9%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 9970X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,878 Rank: 18
Rank Name Score Visual
14 Ryzen 9 9900X3D 8,080
+2.6%
15 Ryzen 9 7950X 8,065
+2.4%
16 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 7,939
+0.8%
17 Core i9-14900F 7,928
+0.6%
18 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 7,878
19 Core i9-14900 7,838
-0.5%
20 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 7,822
-0.7%
21 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 7,809
-0.9%
22 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 7,800
-1%
23 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 7,794
-1.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 9970X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

9,508 Rank: 8
Rank Name Score Visual
4 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 12,739
+34%
5 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 12,677
+33.3%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 10,444
+9.8%
7 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 9,558
+0.5%
8 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 9,508
9 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 9,255
-2.7%
10 Xeon w9-3495X 9,248
-2.7%
11 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 9,031
-5%
12 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 8,982
-5.5%
13 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 8,929
-6.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 9970X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

9,689 Rank: 11
Rank Name Score Visual
7 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 10,660
+10%
8 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 10,408
+7.4%
9 EPYC 7H12 10,135
+4.6%
10 EPYC 7742 9,708
+0.2%
11 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 9,689
12 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 9,603
-0.9%
13 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 9,578
-1.1%
14 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 9,384
-3.1%
15 EPYC 7702 9,259
-4.4%
16 EPYC 7702P 9,103
-6%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 9970X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

9,630 Rank: 7
Rank Name Score Visual
3 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 12,098
+25.6%
4 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 11,756
+22.1%
5 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 11,327
+17.6%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 9,885
+2.6%
7 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 9,630
8 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 9,265
-3.8%
9 Xeon w9-3495X 9,111
-5.4%
10 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 9,013
-6.4%
11 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 9,006
-6.5%
12 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 8,928
-7.3%

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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X Details

Ranking #3 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X represents a pinnacle of desktop workstation computing as of early 2026. Launched in July 2025, this processor is built on AMD's Zen 5 (Shimada Peak) architecture and is manufactured using TSMC’s 4 nm process, delivering an impressive 33.26 billion transistors in a multi-die package. With a launch price of $2,499, it targets power users and professionals who demand extreme multi-threaded performance for tasks like 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations.

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X features 32 cores and 64 threads, enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), and operates at a base frequency of 4.0 GHz with a turbo boost up to 5.4 GHz. It is packaged in FC-LGA4844 and requires the sTR5 socket, which supports up to 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes directly from the CPU. The chip is composed of four dies: a 70.6 mm² Zen 5 core complex and a 388 mm² I/O die fabricated at 6 nm, ensuring high bandwidth and low-latency communication with memory and peripherals.

Memory support includes quad-channel DDR5 with a rated speed of 6400 MT/s and a maximum capacity of 1 TB. The memory bandwidth reaches 204.8 GB/s, and ECC support is included, making it ideal for mission-critical workloads where data integrity is paramount. The processor has an extensive cache hierarchy: 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, 0.954 MiB of L2 cache, and a massive 122.07 MiB of L3 cache, which significantly reduces memory latency under heavy workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X achieves an overall score of 8,788, placing it third among all processors in the top 50 list. Its multicore score of 10,153 ranks it #7, outperforming nearly all consumer-grade CPUs and even some high-end server processors. The single-core score of 7,878 lands it at #18, showing that while it excels in parallel processing, it still holds its own in single-threaded performance, though it trails behind top-tier consumer chips like the Core i9-14900KS and Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

The processor's TDP of 350 W underscores its power-hungry nature, requiring robust cooling solutions such as high-end air coolers or liquid cooling systems. Unlike many consumer CPUs, it lacks integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory. It supports advanced virtualization technologies including AMD-V and AMD-Vi, along with full AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512 instruction sets, which are essential for high-performance computing and AI workloads.

As of February 2026, the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X stands as a flagship offering for professionals who need extreme multi-threaded performance in a desktop form factor. Its combination of high core counts, advanced memory support, and strong single-core performance makes it a top contender for content creators, engineers, and researchers. While its high cost and power consumption limit its appeal to mainstream users, it remains a powerful tool for workstations where performance is prioritized above all else.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores: 32
Threads: 64
Base Frequency: 4000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 40x (unlocked)
Core Name: Shimada Peak
Socket: Socket sTR5
Package: FC-LGA4844
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 350 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB
L3 Cache: 122.070 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 4 nm
Die Area: 70.6 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V AVX-512 SMT
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