Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

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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 9980X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

9,155 Rank: 2
Rank Name Score Visual
1 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 9,492
+3.7%
2 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 9,155
3 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 8,788
-4%
4 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 8,765
-4.3%
5 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 8,724
-4.7%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 8,655
-5.5%
7 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 8,602
-6%
8 Core Ultra 9 285K 8,530
-6.8%
9 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 8,521
-6.9%
10 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 8,419
-8%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 9980X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

11,155 Rank: 2
Rank Name Score Visual
1 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 12,029
+7.8%
2 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 11,155
3 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 10,831
-2.9%
4 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 10,726
-3.8%
5 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 10,593
-5%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 10,200
-8.6%
7 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 10,153
-9%
8 EPYC 7552 9,846
-11.7%
9 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 9,614
-13.8%
10 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 9,563
-14.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 9980X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,822 Rank: 20
Rank Name Score Visual
16 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 7,939
+1.5%
17 Core i9-14900F 7,928
+1.4%
18 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 7,878
+0.7%
19 Core i9-14900 7,838
+0.2%
20 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 7,822
21 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 7,809
-0.2%
22 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 7,800
-0.3%
23 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 7,794
-0.4%
24 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 7,793
-0.4%
25 Core i9-13900 7,725
-1.2%

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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 9980X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

13,032 Rank: 3
Rank Name Score Visual
1 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 17,027
+30.7%
2 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 14,681
+12.7%
3 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 13,032
4 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 12,739
-2.2%
5 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 12,677
-2.7%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 10,444
-19.9%
7 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 9,558
-26.7%
8 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 9,508
-27%
9 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 9,255
-29%
10 Xeon w9-3495X 9,248
-29%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 9980X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

13,282 Rank: 4
Rank Name Score Visual
1 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 16,406
+23.5%
2 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 14,892
+12.1%
3 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 13,476
+1.5%
4 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 13,282
5 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 13,069
-1.6%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 10,666
-19.7%
7 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 10,660
-19.7%
8 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 10,408
-21.6%
9 EPYC 7H12 10,135
-23.7%
10 EPYC 7742 9,708
-26.9%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 9980X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

12,098 Rank: 3
Rank Name Score Visual
1 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 15,877
+31.2%
2 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 12,923
+6.8%
3 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 12,098
4 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 11,756
-2.8%
5 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 11,327
-6.4%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 9,885
-18.3%
7 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 9,630
-20.4%
8 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 9,265
-23.4%
9 Xeon w9-3495X 9,111
-24.7%
10 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 9,013
-25.5%

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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X Details

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X stands as a powerhouse in AMD's high-end desktop lineup, launching in July 2025 at a steep $4,999 price point. Positioned just below the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, it secures the second spot in the overall performance rankings, trailing only its sibling by a narrow margin. Its dominance in the multicore segment is particularly notable, ranking #2 with a score of 11,155, placing it ahead of the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, which are both priced significantly lower. This positions the 9980X as a direct competitor to the flagship PRO 9995WX, offering nearly identical performance at a more accessible price.

At its core, the processor is built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture, specifically the Shimada Peak design, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features a staggering 64 cores and 128 threads, thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), making it ideal for heavily threaded workloads. The chip operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz and can boost up to 5.4 GHz, depending on the workload and cooling solution. With a massive 256 MB of L3 cache and 66.5 billion transistors, it is engineered for maximum throughput.

Despite its immense power, the 9980X comes with a 350 W TDP, demanding top-tier cooling solutions and robust power delivery. It operates on the Socket sTR5 platform, supporting DDR5 memory with a quad-channel interface, rated at up to 6400 MT/s, though higher speeds are achievable with overclocking. ECC memory support adds to its appeal in professional and server-like environments where data integrity is critical.

The processor lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU, and supports a wide array of modern features, including AVX-512, AMD-Vi, and IOMMU for virtualization. It also supports PCIe 5.0 with 80 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for multiple GPUs and storage devices.

In single-core performance, the 9980X ranks #20 with a score of 7,822, placing it behind mainstream high-end processors like the Core i9-14900KS and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, but ahead of its immediate competitors in the Threadripper PRO lineup. This highlights a strength in multi-threaded tasks over single-threaded performance.

As of March 2026, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X remains a top-tier option for professionals, content creators, and workstation users who require extreme computational power, even as newer models begin to emerge. Its performance, coupled with the high cost, makes it a niche product aimed at power users and enterprises rather than the average enthusiast.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores: 64
Threads: 128
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (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: 244.141 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 4 nm
Die Area: 8x 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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