AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000X Launched – 64-Core Enthusiast CPU at $4,999

HEDT Power Unleashed

AMD has officially launched its Ryzen Threadripper 9000X series for high-end desktops, delivering unprecedented value for enthusiasts:

• TR 9980X: 64c/128t @ $4,999 (vs. $7,999 PRO equivalent)
• TR 9970X: 32c/64t @ $2,499 (vs. $4,099 PRO)
• TR 9960X: 24c/48t @ $1,499 (vs. $2,899 PRO)
  All feature 5.4GHz boost clocks, 350W TDP, and full overclocking support on TRX50 motherboards.

Zen 5 Performance Leap

Early reviews confirm staggering generational gains:

• TR 9980X (64c) outperforms 7995WX (96c) in multi-threaded workloads
• +15% IPC uplift over Zen 4 Threadrippers
• 92 PCIe 5.0 lanes for multi-GPU/NVMe setups

Despite fewer cores, Zen 5’s architectural efficiency dominates last-gen flagships.

Enthusiast vs. PRO: Key Differences

Market Impact & Availability

• Intel’s Void: No Xeon W refresh counters AMD’s 64-core dominance
• Platform Stability: TRX50 motherboards support via BIOS update
• Cooling Demands: 360mm+ AIO/liquid cooling essential
• Global Launch: Available now at major retailers (Newegg, Amazon)

Who Should Upgrade?

• 3D Renderers: 64 cores slash Blender/Cinema4D times
• Video Editors: Real-time 8K editing in DaVinci Resolve
• Overclockers: Liquid-nitrogen records await
• Multi-GPU Users: 92 lanes enable 4x GPU configurations
  Gamers: Still overkill—stick with Ryzen 9000 CPUs.

Also, Read

• ASUS Confirms AMD Ryzen 7 9700F – First Zen 5 CPU Without Integrated Graphics
• Lisuan 7G106 – China’s First 6nm Gaming GPU Plays Black Myth at 4K
• AMD Threadripper 9000X Launches July 31 – 64-Core Beast at $5,000

Pro Tip: Pair with 128GB DDR5-6000 RDIMMs and Radeon PRO W7900 for ultimate creator rig.

Bottom Line: AMD reshapes HEDT value—offering workstation power at enthusiast prices while humbling Intel’s stagnant Xeon lineup. The 64-core TR 9980X is the new benchmark for uncompromised desktop performance.

Source: quasarzone, wccftech