AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX

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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX compared with Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
AMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 7975WXAMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2023July 2025
Cores and clocks
Cores3264 (better)
Threads64128 (better)
Base clock4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock5.3 GHz5.4 GHz (better)
L3 cache128 MB256 MB (better)
CoresStorm Peak; Zen 4 architecture. Boxed product ID 100-100000453WOF; tray 100-000000453. AMD's support launch date of 19 October 2023 is its announcement. HP's 27 November 2023 QuickSpecs lists this CPU as a factory-configured Z6 G5 A option, supporting November availability; AMD's 21 November retail wording does not name the selected PRO models.Shimada Peak; Zen 5 architecture. Boxed 100-100000722WOZ; tray 100-000000722. AMD’s 17 July 2025 blog names this model and says PRO 9000 systems are available starting 23 July; announcement and on-sale dates are distinct.
ClocksPrecision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer voltage offsets supportedPrecision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer voltage offsets supported
CacheL1 2048 KB; L2 32 MB; the advertised 160 MB combined cache includes L2 and L3L1 5120 KB; L2 64 MB
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoNo
GraphicsA separate graphics card is requiredA separate graphics card is required
Platform
SocketsTR5sTR5
Base power350 W350 W
UnlockedYesYes
Cooler in the boxNoNo
Memory supportDDR5 RDIMM; eight channels; up to 5200 MT/s. ECC enabled by default; AMD EXPO supported. WRX90 supports up to 2 TB; TRX50 reduces this to four channels and up to 1 TB.DDR5 RDIMM; eight channels; up to 6400 MT/s. ECC enabled by default; AMD EXPO supported. WRX90 supports up to 2 TB; TRX50 reduces this to four channels and up to 1 TB.
PCIePCIe 5.0; 148 native/platform lanes, 144 usable, including 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes with WRX90. TRX50 limits expansion to 92 total/88 usable lanes, including 48 PCIe 5.0. Four native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and four SATA ports; NVMe boot and RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 supported.PCIe 5.0; 148 native/platform lanes, 144 usable, including 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes with WRX90. TRX50 limits expansion to 92 total/88 usable lanes, including 80 PCIe 5.0. Four native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and four SATA ports; NVMe boot and RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported.
ChipsetsWRX90, TRX50 and AMD PRO 695; AMD PRO technologies, DASH management and AMD Memory Guard supported. Platform capabilities depend on the motherboard.WRX90, TRX50 and AMD PRO 695; AMD PRO technologies, DASH management and AMD Memory Guard supported. Platform capabilities depend on the motherboard; AMD’s platform guide says OEM systems do not support overclocking.
ProcessCPU cores: TSMC 5 nm FinFET; I/O die: TSMC 6 nm FinFET. Five package dies; CCD 71 mm², I/O die 388 mm².CPU cores: TSMC 4 nm FinFET; I/O die: TSMC 6 nm FinFET. 9 package dies.
CoolerCooler not included; maximum operating temperature 95°CCooler not included; maximum operating temperature 95°C

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