Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
AMDReleased Jul 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X processor offers top multi-threaded performance for demanding professional workloads. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X scores 84/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from PCMag, HotHardware, Storagereview, and Servethehome.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 7 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 70 (KitGuru) to 90 (PCMag) — a 20-point spread.
Average of 7 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- High core count(4)
- Good for professional workloads(3)
- Performance improvements(2)
- Higher cache bandwidth(2)
- Top multi-threaded performance(2)
Cons
- High price(6)
- High power consumption(4)
- Software compatibility issues(2)
7 Publication Reviews
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The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X processor is a massive upgrade over AMD's last-generation flagship, with a lusty leap in performance over its predecessor.
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The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 9970X offer bountiful cores and big performance with significant improvements in memory bandwidth and multi-threaded workloads.
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AMD's Threadripper 9980X and 9970X deliver significant performance gains over previous generations with Zen 5 architecture, offering strong multi-threaded performance for professional workloads.
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The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the awesome new 64-core and 128-thread workstation processor from AMD with no direct competitor on the Intel Xeon side.
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AMD's Threadripper 9000 processors deliver impressive performance gains over the previous generation, particularly in multi-threaded workloads like rendering and video editing, while maintaining compe...
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