AMD · 2025
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24 Cores
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a 24-core, 48-thread desktop processor from the Zen 5 microarchitecture, released in July 2025.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-end desktop processor based on the Zen 5 microarchitecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process node. It features 24 cores and 48 threads, with a base clock of 4.2 GHz and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz. The processor includes a total L1 cache of 1920 KB, 24 MB of L2 cache, and 128 MB of L3 cache. It has a TDP of 350 W and supports DDR5-6400 memory across four channels, but does not support ECC memory. The CPU is designed for the sTR5 socket and offers 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes. It has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking and supports x86-64 instruction sets. The Threadripper 9960X is intended for use with compatible sTR5 motherboards and high-performance DDR5 memory.
Specifications
| Microarchitecture unverified | Zen 5 |
|---|---|
| Cores unverified | 24 |
| Threads unverified | 48 |
| Base clock unverified | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock unverified | 5.4 GHz |
| L1 cache (total) unverified | 1920 KB |
| L2 cache (total) unverified | 24 MB |
| L3 cache unverified | 128 MB |
| Process node unverified | 4 nm |
| TDP / base power unverified | 350 W |
| Socket unverified | sTR5 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR5-6400 |
| Memory channels unverified | 4 |
| ECC memory support unverified | No |
| Integrated graphics unverified | none |
| PCIe lanes (CPU) unverified | 80 |
| PCIe version unverified | 5.0 |
| Instruction sets unverified | x86-64 |
| Unlocked multiplier unverified | Yes |
| Release date unverified | 2025-07 |
| Release year unverified | 2025 |
| Launch MSRP unverified | 1499 USD |