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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X Processor

32 Cores I 64 Threads I Zen 5 I Up to 5.4 GHz

Harness the power of 32 cores and 64 threads with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X, built for creators and professionals who demand ultra-fast desktop performance. Designed on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4.0 GHz base clock and unlocked overclocking, this processor delivers incredible responsiveness for rendering, simulation, and content production workflows.

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The Threadripper 9970X Workstation is built to power through intensive workloads with high core counts, fast DDR5 memory, and robust PCIe 5.0 connectivity—perfect for creative professionals, engineers, and developers needing extreme desktop performance.

9970X Specifications

General Specifications

  • Name: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

  • Family: Ryzen Threadripper

  • Series: Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series

  • Form Factor: Desktop

  • Codename: Shimada Peak

  • Architecture: Zen 5

  • Regional Availability: Global

CPU Specifications

  • Cores / Threads: 32 / 64

  • Base Clock: 4 GHz

  • Max Boost Clock: Up to 5.4 GHz

  • L1 Cache: 2560 KB

  • L2 Cache: 32 MB

  • L3 Cache: 128 MB

  • TDP: 350W

  • Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes

Manufacturing Technology

  • CPU Core Technology: TSMC 4nm FinFET

  • I/O Die Technology: TSMC 6nm FinFET

  • Package Die Count: 5

Socket & Chipset

  • CPU Socket: sTR5

  • Supported Chipsets: TRX50

Memory Support

  • Type: DDR5 (RDIMM)

  • Channels: 4

  • Max Speed: Up to 6400 MT/s

  • ECC Support: Yes (Default Enabled)

Product IDs

  • Boxed: 100-100001594WOF

  • Tray: 100-000001594

Connectivity & Expansion

  • USB:4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)

  • PCIe Version: 5.0

  • NVMe Support: Boot, RAID 0/1/5/10

Security & Virtualization

  • DASH Support: Yes

  • AMD Memory Guard: Yes

  • AMD Secure Processor: Yes

  • Windows & UEFI Secure Boot: Yes

  • Device Guard & VBS: Yes

  • Secured-Core PC Support: Yes

  • Firmware TPM: Yes

  • AMD-V (SVM) & Nested Paging: Yes

  • AMD AVIC (Interrupt Virtualization): Yes

  • AMD-Vi (I/O MMU): Yes

  • Second Level Address Translation (SLAT): Yes

  • AES-NI Encryption: Yes

  • NX Bit (Enhanced Virus Protection): Yes

  • FIPS Certification: In Review

Supported Technologies

  • AMD EXPO Technology

  • AMD Ryzen Technologies

Additional information

Designed for High-Intensity Creative and Technical Workloads: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a powerhouse enthusiast desktop processor, purpose-built for creators, engineers, and developers who demand extreme performance and responsiveness. With 32 high-efficiency Zen 5 cores, 64 threads, and a boost clock of up to 5.4 GHz, this processor is engineered to tackle resource-heavy workloads—from visual effects rendering and 3D modeling to real-time software compiling and AI development. Running on the TRX50 platform and delivering up to 88 usable PCIe 5.0 lanes, the 9970X offers expansive bandwidth and blazing-fast access to GPUs, storage, and advanced peripherals.

Ideal for high-performance workstation builds, the 9970X combines workstation-grade multitasking power with enthusiast-level tuning capabilities. It’s unlocked for overclocking, supports AMD EXPO memory profiles for fine-tuned DDR5 configurations, and runs efficiently on a quad-channel memory interface supporting up to 6400 MT/s RDIMMs. This gives professionals the ability to customize performance parameters for unique workloads while benefiting from the scalability and headroom that only Threadripper can offer.

Unlike its PRO-series counterparts, the 9970X is focused on maximizing desktop-level speed and control without enterprise provisioning features. It still offers a comprehensive security suite—including AMD Memory Guard, DASH manageability, firmware TPM, and virtualization enhancements—ensuring a reliable environment for creative, technical, and research-driven operations. Its 350W thermal design, combined with finely tuned boost algorithms and support for the latest instruction sets (including AVX-512), ensures peak performance under full-thread loads.

Built for Creators, Engineers, and Innovators

  • Architecture, Engineering & Construction: Handle massive CAD assemblies, BIM models, and point cloud datasets with ease while maintaining fast viewport responsiveness.
  • Product Design & Manufacturing: Reduce iteration cycles with faster simulation times and enhanced modeling performance in applications like SolidWorks, Creo, and Fusion 360.
  • Media & Entertainment: Achieve real-time editing, faster exports, and smoother VFX processing in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
  • Scientific Computing & AI: Accelerate code compilation, AI inferencing, and model development with multi-threaded performance and GPU acceleration support.

Performance Without Compromise

With 128MB of L3 cache, 32MB of L2 cache, and 4MB of L1 cache, the 9970X is optimized to keep data closer to the compute cores—improving efficiency in memory-bound tasks like simulation, rendering, and large dataset processing. Its support for dual native SATA ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 connections, and 92 total PCIe lanes allows for flexible system expansion in data-rich environments. Whether you’re adding high-speed storage arrays, multi-GPU rendering systems, or external high-bandwidth devices, the 9970X scales with your workflow.

Reliable and Future-Ready

Threadripper 9970X is part of AMD’s long-term roadmap, delivering stability and availability that creators and technical professionals can rely on. Built using advanced 4nm FinFET core and 6nm I/O dies from TSMC, the processor offers top-tier energy efficiency while pushing the limits of desktop performance. With ECC memory support, robust virtualization features, and compatibility with leading Linux and Windows operating systems, it delivers the kind of longevity and cross-platform dependability professionals expect.

Whether you’re pushing your workstation for real-time rendering, training machine learning models, or compiling complex software builds, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X gives you the freedom to create and build—without waiting.