The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X TR5 is a powerful workstation processor with 32 cores, designed for artists, architects, AI developers, and engineers who require outstanding multi-threaded performance. Featuring Zen 5 architecture, a 4.0 GHz base clock, up to a 5.4 GHz max boost clock, and 128MB of L3 cache, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series accelerates demanding workloads including rendering, simulation, software compilation, and local AI development.
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AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 9970X Processors for Workstations and High End Desktops
Designed to Deliver. Built for Breakthroughs. The World’s Fastest Workstation Processor.
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors are the ultimate workstation processor for artists, architects, and engineers - powering innovation from day one.
Accelerate Your Vision and Advance Demanding Workloads
When deadlines are non-negotiable, creators, AI developers, architects, and engineers need a desktop workstation that excels. From enterprise-class security and exceptional manageability to unlocked performance and customisation, AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ empowers professionals and enthusiasts to get more done in less time.

Increase Productivity
Save up to 27 minutes for every hour of productivity on the fastest workstation processors on the market. (Based on AMD performance lab testing as of July, 2023, using the SPEC Workstation 3.1 Media and Entertainment metric, SPEC Workstation 3.1 Product Development PTC Creo subset metric, SPEC Workstation 3.1 Life Sciences overall metric, SPEC Workstation 3.1 Financial Services overall metric, SPEC Workstation 3.1 Energy overall metric, the V-Ray CPU performance benchmark, the PugetBench for Adobe AfterEffects v0.95.7 benchmark, the PugetBench for Premiere Pro v0.98.0 benchmark, the SPECapc Maya 2023 CPU composite metric, the Unreal Engine 5.1 compilation benchmark, the Chromium Compilation 115.0.5740 benchmark, the SPECapc for Solidworks 2022 CPU composite metric, the Keyshot CPU rendering benchmark, the Puget Metashape total Processing time (Rock Model) benchmark, and the Corona rendering (Rays/Sec) benchmark, Blender Rendering Benchmark, to compare the performance of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, 5975WX, 5965WX, 5955WX, 5945WX processors in reference systems configured with 8x64GB DDR4, NVIDIA Quadro RTX A5000, 1TB SSD, Win 11 vs. a similarly configured BOXX workstation with Intel Xeon w9-3495X, w9-3475X, w7-3455X, w5-3435X, w5-3425X, w7-2495X, w7-2465X processors Workstation manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. Results may vary. CGP-45)
Designed for artists, architects, engineers, and AI developers, AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors excel in both multi-threaded and lightly threaded workflows. Built on the latest AMD “Zen 5” architecture, these processors deliver unmatched performance and expandability.

Create without Restraint
Fast-track workflows with the performance, value, and of the latest PCIe® 5.0 GPUs and high-speed storage devices.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors, in enterprise-class PRO workstations or enthusiast-level high-end desktops, support a range of advanced configurations to meet the demands of heavy visual workloads, local AI development, and complex simulations.

Accelerate AI Workflows
Experience more efficient workloads, enhanced creativity, and freedom from cloud costs with on-device generative AI like LLMs and diffusion models, powered by AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors.
Whether you're designing a product or developing AI, Threadripper processors deliver the compute performance, memory capabilities, and platform flexibility to accelerate every phase of your project—from conception to final production.
Advancing Productivity Across Industries

Architecture, Engineering, & Construction
Accelerate architectural workflows like editing point clouds, rendering and virtual reality.

Design & Manufacturing
Reduce simulation and render times while the system stays productive.

Media & Entertainment
Tear through complex rendering and VFX workloads while increasing creative iterations.

Software & Sciences
Reduce compile times and boost scientific discovery with rapid simulation and analysis.
Seamlessly Integrate into Your Existing IT Environment with AMD PRO Technologies
All AMD Ryzen PRO processors offer 18 months of planned software stability, 36 months of planned availability, and an enhanced platform validation process to ensure enterprise-grade quality and long-term stability.
Built for Breakthroughs: The 5 Year Revolution of Threadripper PRO
Leading creative and engineering professionals have been leveraging Threadripper for half a decade. Explore the various milestones that are a part of the history of Threadripper processors.
2020
AMD extended its reach into professional workstations with the introduction of Threadripper PRO 3000 series workstations, building on Zen 2 architecture. These CPUs brought security, manageability, and scalability that enterprise professionals and creative studios needed.
2022
By 2022, the Threadripper PRO 5000 series pushed boundaries even further. offering improved performance, more PCIe lanes, and advanced capabilities for professionals working with large datasets, 3D rendering, and real-time simulation.
2023
AMD released the much-anticipated Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series with up to 96 core counts- the fastest workstation processor on the market (Based on AMD performance lab testing as of July, 2023, using the SPEC Workstation 3.1 Media and Entertainment metric, SPEC Workstation 3.1 Product Development PTC Creo subset metric, SPEC Workstation 3.1 Life Sciences overall metric, SPEC Workstation 3.1 Financial Services overall metric, SPEC Workstation 3.1 Energy overall metric, the V-Ray CPU performance benchmark, the PugetBench for Adobe AfterEffects v0.95.7 benchmark, the PugetBench for Premiere Pro v0.98.0 benchmark, the SPECapc Maya 2023 CPU composite metric, the Unreal Engine 5.1 compilation benchmark, the Chromium Compilation 115.0.5740 benchmark, the SPECapc for Solidworks 2022 CPU composite metric, the Keyshot CPU rendering benchmark, the Puget Metashape total Processing time (Rock Model) benchmark, and the Corona rendering (Rays/Sec) benchmark, Blender Rendering Benchmark, to compare the performance of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, 5975WX, 5965WX, 5955WX, 5945WX processors in reference systems configured with 8x64GB DDR4, NVIDIA Quadro RTX A5000, 1TB SSD, Win 11 vs. a similarly configured BOXX workstation with Intel Xeon w9-3495X, w9-3475X, w7-3455X, w5-3435X, w5-3425X, w7-2495X, w7-2465X processors Workstation manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. Results may vary. CGP-45), built to handle high demanding workloads- from generative design and complex simulation to large-scale software compilation and cinematic rendering.
2025
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series launched - bringing record-setting core counts, massive memory bandwidth, and next-gen platform capabilities to professional and enthusiast desktops. Whether rendering cinematic VFX, simulating real-world physics, or locally fine-tuning billion-parameter Al models, these processors are built to break bottlenecks and accelerate innovation.
Absolute Power. Absolute Speed. Zero Competition.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors are designed for AI developers and built for enthusiasts who demand workstation-class performance in a desktop. Purpose-built to elevate productivity, with up to 64 “Zen 5” cores and 128 threads allow effortless multitasking—and up to a massive 256 MB L3 cache delivers exceptional responsiveness and acceleration for complex tasks, demanding creative workloads, and AI development.
Choose the AMD Threadripper Platform to Fit Your Needs
Choose the AMD TRX50 chipset for focused, full spectrum performance with up to 80 PCIe lanes and 4-channel memory and choose the AMD WRX90 chipset for the ultimate PCIe® 5.0 expandability, 8-channel memory, and enterprise class manageability and security.
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AMD WRX90 Platform |
AMD TRX50 Platform |
| PRO Manageability |
✓ |
- |
| PRO Security Features |
✓ |
- |
| Overclocking Support |
✓ (not enabled on OEM systems) |
✓ |
| PCIe® Lanes (Total/Usable) |
148/144 (w/ up to 128 PCIe® 5.0) |
92/88 (w/ up to 80 PCIe® 5.0) |
| Socket |
sTR5 |
sTR5 |
| PCIe® 5.0 Lanes |
128 |
80 |
| Memory Configuration |
8-Channel, up to 2TB (overclockable RDIMM) |
4-Channel, up to 1TB (overclockable RDIMM) |
| Processor Support |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series Processors
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series Processors
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series Processors
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series Processors |
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