The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-end desktop processor built for creators, engineers, and professionals who demand extreme multi-threaded performance. With 24 cores and 48 threads, it offers exceptional speed and parallel processing power, enabling faster rendering, simulation, compiling, and multitasking. Leveraging the advanced Zen 4 architecture and built on TSMC’s 5nm process, the 9960X delivers unmatched efficiency and computing capability for even the most demanding workloads. Designed for the new sTR5 socket, this processor supports quad-channel DDR5 memory and provides 88 PCIe Gen 5.0 lanes, ensuring maximum bandwidth for high-speed storage, graphics cards, and expansion. Whether you’re building a powerful workstation or upgrading for professional-grade performance, the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X delivers elite performance with overclocking headroom and industry-leading platform features. Specification Details Name AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 9960X Family Ryzen Threadripper Series Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series Form Factor Desktops Market Segment Enthusiast Desktop AMD PRO Technologies No Regional Availability Global Former Codename Shimada Peak Processor Architecture Zen 5 # of CPU Cores 24 # of Threads 48 Multithreading (SMT) Yes Base Clock 4.2 GHz Max. Boost Clock Up to 5.4 GHz L1 Cache 1920 KB L2 Cache 24 MB L3 Cache 128 MB Default TDP 350W Processor Technology for CPU Cores TSMC 4nm FinFET Processor Technology for I/O Die TSMC 6nm FinFET Package Die Count 5 Unlocked for Overclocking Yes AMD EXPO™ Memory Overclocking Technology Yes Precision Boost Overdrive Yes Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets Yes CPU Socket sTR5 Supporting Chipsets TRX50 CPU Boost Technology Precision Boost 2 Instruction Set x86-64 Supported Extensions AES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3, x86-64 Thermal Solution (PIB) Not Included Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) 95°C OS Support Windows 11/10 – 64-Bit, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 4 Native SATA Ports 2 PCI Express® Version PCIe® 5.0 Native PCIe® Lanes (Total/Usable) 92 / 88 NVMe Support Boot, RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10 System Memory Type DDR5 Memory Channels 4 System Memory Subtype RDIMM System Memory Specification Up to 6400 MT/s ECC Support Yes (Default Enabled) Graphics Model Discrete Graphics Card Required Product ID Boxed 100-100001595WOF Product ID Tray 100-000001595 DASH Support Yes AMD Memory Guard Yes AMD Secure Processor Support Yes Windows Secure Boot Support Yes UEFI Secure Boot Support Yes Windows Device Guard Support Yes Guest Mode Execution (GMET) Trap Support Yes Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Support Yes Windows Secured-Core PC Support Yes Firmware TPM Yes AMD-V (SVM) Support Yes AMD-V Nested Paging (RVI) Support Yes AMD AVIC (Interrupt Virtualization) Support Yes AMD-Vi (I/O MMU Virtualization) Support Yes Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Yes Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI) Yes AMD Enhanced Virus Protection (NX bit) Yes FIPS Certification In Review Supported Technologies AMD EXPO™ Technology, AMD Ryzen™ Technologies
