{"product_id":"amd-ryzen-threadripper-9980x-64-core-str5-boxed-processor","title":"AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 64-Core sTR5 Boxed Processor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 64-Core sTR5 Boxed Processor is built for artists, architects, and engineers who need to run the most demanding professional workloads locally on a high-end desktop workstation. Its 64 cores and 128 threads make it well matched to rendering, simulation, software compilation, content creation, AI-assisted development, and large-scale data processing. It sits on the standard Threadripper platform, offering substantial compute capability without the full infrastructure requirements of a PRO configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e64 cores, 128 threads for parallel workloads\u003c\/strong\u003e — With 64 cores and 128 processing threads, it handles heavily multi-threaded tasks — rendering, simulation, and large-scale data processing — without offloading to a cluster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built on TSMC N4P for the compute dies and N6 for the I\/O die, the Zen 5 microarchitecture (codenamed Shimada Peak) underpins both the clock speed range and the cache hierarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes\u003c\/strong\u003e — The platform supports up to 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes, allowing systems to accommodate multiple GPUs, high-speed NVMe storage, and other high-bandwidth add-in cards simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256 MB L3 cache for large working sets\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 256 MB L3 cache, backed by 64 MB of L2 and 5 MB of L1, keeps large data sets close to the cores and reduces round-trips to main memory during sustained compute tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-channel DDR5 ECC RDIMM support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four memory channels support DDR5 ECC RDIMM at up to 6400 MT\/s, providing both the bandwidth and the error-correction that professional workstation workloads require.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoxed — no heatsink included\u003c\/strong\u003e — The retail box contains the processor only; a compatible socket sTR5 cooler must be sourced separately, which gives builders the flexibility to match cooling to their specific thermal and acoustic requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCores \/ Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e64 Cores \/ 128 Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBase \/ Boost Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.2 GHz \/ 5.4 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eL3 Cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e256 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTDP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e350 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSocket sTR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5 ECC RDIMM (Quad-Channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe Lanes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 80 PCIe 5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZen 5 (Shimada Peak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Requires a motherboard with Socket sTR5 and the TRX50 chipset — not compatible with TRX40, WRX80, or any other prior Threadripper socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports DDR5 ECC RDIMM memory in quad-channel configuration at up to 6400 MT\/s; standard unbuffered DIMMs are not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with desktop workstation form-factor chassis designed for the sTR5 platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: A 350 W TDP requires a high-capacity power supply and a socket sTR5-rated cooler; neither is included in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Does not include integrated graphics; a discrete GPU is required for display output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Not compatible with Threadripper PRO boards (WRX90 or WRX80 chipsets); the sTR5 and sWRX8 sockets are physically distinct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3D rendering and visual effects artists\u003c\/b\u003e who run CPU-based renders locally and need maximum core and thread counts to reduce frame times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngineers and simulation specialists\u003c\/b\u003e running finite element analysis, CFD, or other parallelised compute tasks that scale with core count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAI and ML practitioners\u003c\/b\u003e building high-performance local inference or data preprocessing systems who want substantial PCIe 5.0 bandwidth for multiple GPUs or NVMe arrays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoftware developers\u003c\/b\u003e compiling large codebases or running many parallel build jobs who benefit directly from 128 available threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorkstation builders\u003c\/b\u003e who need ECC memory for data integrity but do not require the eight-channel memory or higher maximum memory capacity of the Threadripper PRO platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGaming-focused systems:\u003c\/b\u003e it has no integrated graphics, a 350 W TDP suited to workstation chassis, and core counts well beyond what any current game can utilise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers needing more than four memory channels:\u003c\/b\u003e the standard Threadripper platform is limited to quad-channel DDR5, whereas Threadripper PRO supports eight channels for higher aggregate memory bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact or small-form-factor builds:\u003c\/b\u003e the sTR5 socket and 350 W TDP demand a full-size workstation enclosure with a purpose-rated cooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBudget-sensitive workstation builders:\u003c\/b\u003e the platform requires sTR5 motherboards, DDR5 ECC RDIMM memory, and a separate high-capacity cooler — all of which add significantly to total system cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMD Ryzen Threadripper processors deliver battle-tested performance and capability to enable artists, architects, and engineers with the ability to get more done in less time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is designed for heavily multi-threaded compute tasks that benefit from high core counts and sustained parallel performance. This includes rendering, simulation, software compilation, content creation, AI-assisted development, and large-scale data processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 64 cores and 128 processing threads, it is well suited for users running demanding professional applications locally on a high-end desktop workstation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ryzen Threadripper 9980X combines high core counts with substantial PCIe 5.0 connectivity, allowing systems to support multiple GPUs, high-speed NVMe storage, and large memory configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis makes it a strong platform for local AI inference, model experimentation, and data preprocessing. It is particularly well suited for users building high-performance local AI systems without stepping into larger enterprise workstation platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Threadripper processors focus on delivering high core-count compute performance on a more streamlined platform. Compared to Threadripper PRO, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X supports four memory channels instead of eight, lower maximum memory capacity, and fewer PCIe lanes. For many creator, rendering, and local compute systems, standard Threadripper provides substantial performance without requiring the full infrastructure capabilities of a PRO platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRyzen Threadripper 9980X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRyzen Threadripper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100-100001593WOF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSupported Device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDesktop Workstation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBox (Heatsink Not Included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eArchitecture \/ Codename\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZen 5 \/ Shimada Peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProcess Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 nm (TSMC N4P compute dies, N6 IOD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e64 (Tetrahexaconta-core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThreads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBase Clock Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.2 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Boost Clock Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.4 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003e64-bit Processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVirtualization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Virtualization Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIntegrated Graphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCache \u0026amp; 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