AMD · Threadripper

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Released November 2023

A 24-core Zen 4 desktop processor for sTR5, with quad-channel DDR5 registered memory and PCIe 5.0 expansion.

Model history · 3 models, 2018–2023

Cores: 24/48
Boost: 5.3 GHz
L3: 128 MB
Power: 350 W
Socket: sTR5

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What reviewers say

Reviewers find useful gains in heavily threaded creation work, alongside greater memory bandwidth and expansion capacity. It can approach the 7970X in video editing, though tasks that scale with core count favour larger models. The expensive platform and high power demand make it difficult to justify for ordinary desktop use or gaming.

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Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 24
Threads: 48
Base clock: 4.2 GHz
Boost clock: 5.3 GHz
L3 cache: 128 MB
Cores: Storm Peak; Zen 4 architecture. Boxed product ID 100-100001352WOF; tray 100-000001352. AMD's support page gives 19 October 2023 as launch, its announcement date; the launch release confirms retail availability on 21 November.
Clocks: Precision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer voltage offsets supported
Cache: L1 1536 KB; L2 24 MB; the advertised 152 MB combined cache includes L2 and L3

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: No
Graphics: A separate graphics card is required

Platform

Socket: sTR5
Base power: 350 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: DDR5 RDIMM; four channels; up to 5200 MT/s. ECC enabled by default; AMD EXPO supported. AMD's TRX50 platform table specifies up to 1 TB memory.
PCIe: PCIe 5.0; 92 native/platform lanes, 88 usable. AMD's launch platform table distinguishes up to 48 PCIe 5.0 lanes. Four native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and two SATA ports; NVMe boot and RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 supported.
Chipsets: TRX50
Process: CPU cores: TSMC 5 nm FinFET; I/O die: TSMC 6 nm FinFET. Five package dies; CCD 71 mm², I/O die 388 mm².
Cooler: Cooler not included; maximum operating temperature 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

Twenty-four cores and 48 threads
Quad-channel DDR5 with ECC support
PCIe 5.0 expansion support

Cons

350 W TDP
Requires registered DDR5 memory
Cooler sold separately

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
AMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	24/48	5.3 GHz	128 MB	350 W	sTR5	Nov 2023
IntelCore i9-13900KS	24/32	6 GHz	36 MB	150 W	LGA1700	Jan 2023
AMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX	24/48	4.5 GHz	128 MB	280 W	sWRX8	Mar 2022

Previous model: Ryzen Threadripper 3960X. Newer model: Ryzen Threadripper 9960X.

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