AMD · Threadripper

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Released November 2023

A 64-core Zen 4 desktop processor for sTR5, with quad-channel DDR5 registered memory and PCIe 5.0 expansion.

Model history · 2 models, 2020–2023

2020Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Compare
2023Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Cores: 64/128
Boost: 5.1 GHz
L3: 256 MB
Power: 350 W
Socket: sTR5

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What reviewers say

Reviewers find very large gains in rendering, compilation and other work that scales across many cores, with particularly strong Linux performance. Gaming and lightly threaded tasks make less use of its hardware. Its high purchase price and the cost of a registered-memory platform are the main limits on value.

From techspot.com and phoronix.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 64
Threads: 128
Base clock: 3.2 GHz
Boost clock: 5.1 GHz
L3 cache: 256 MB
Cores: Storm Peak; Zen 4 architecture. Boxed product ID 100-100001350WOF; tray 100-000001350. 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 4096 KB; L2 64 MB; the advertised 320 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. Nine package dies; CCD 71 mm², I/O die 388 mm².
Cooler: Cooler not included; maximum operating temperature 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

Sixty-four cores and 128 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 7985WX	64/128	5.1 GHz	256 MB	350 W	sTR5	Nov 2023
AMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	64/128	4.5 GHz	256 MB	280 W	sWRX8	Mar 2022
AMDRyzen Threadripper 9980X	64/128	5.4 GHz	256 MB	350 W	sTR5	Jul 2025

Previous model: Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. Newer model: Ryzen Threadripper 9980X.

Sources

Photo: LDLC exact Ryzen Threadripper 7980X listing image; generic Threadripper 7000 retail-box artwork without a visible model label. Original white studio background retained.

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