AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

AMD · Threadripper

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Released 2025

A 12-core Zen 5 workstation processor for sTR5, with eight-channel DDR5 registered memory and PCIe 5.0 expansion.

Model history · 2 models, 2023–2025
  1. 2023Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WXCompare
  2. 2025Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
Cores
12/24
Boost
5.4 GHz
L3
64 MB
Power
350 W
Socket
sTR5

Cores and clocks

Cores
12
Threads
24
Base clock
4.7 GHz
Boost clock
5.4 GHz
L3 cache
64 MB
Cores
Shimada Peak; Zen 5 architecture. Tray product ID 100-000000726. AMD lists a launch date of 23 July 2025. Its July availability blog omits this exact model from the table; the first exact-model OEM on-sale month is not established, so release precision remains 2025.
Clocks
Precision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer voltage offsets supported
Cache
L1 960 KB; L2 12 MB

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; 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.
PCIe
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.
Chipsets
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.
Process
CPU cores: TSMC 4 nm FinFET; I/O die: TSMC 6 nm FinFET. 3 package dies.
Cooler
Cooler not included; maximum operating temperature 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 12 cores and 24 threads
  • Eight-channel DDR5 with ECC support
  • PCIe 5.0 expansion support

Cons

  • 350 W TDP
  • Requires registered DDR5 memory
  • Cooler sold separately

Closest rivals

Model
CoresBoostL3PowerSocketReleased
16/325.4 GHz64 MB350 WsTR5Jul 2025
12/245.3 GHz64 MB350 WsTR5Nov 2023
16/325.3 GHz64 MB350 WsTR5Nov 2023

Previous model: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX.

Sources

  1. amd.com/en/products/processors/workstations/ryzen-threadripper/9000-wx-series/a…
  2. amd.com/en/blogs/2025/amd-introduces-new-zen-5-based-ryzen-threadripper-pro.html

Photo: AMD exact Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX product-page image; generic PRO 9000 CPU render without exact-model engraving. Complete supplied dark studio background and canvas retained; no masking or trimming.

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