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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Core sTR5 4.2/5.4GHz 128MB L3 DDR5 (Boxed)

SKU 8719 Brand AMD EAN13 0730143317580
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X: 24 cores/48 threads, 4.2GHz base/5.4GHz boost, 128MB L3, sTR5 socket, DDR5 quad-channel, PCIe 5.0 x92 lanes, 350W TDP. Workstation beast for content creation[5].
CPU (Processors) - Socket AMD sTR5
CPU (Processors) - Processor Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
CPU (Processors) - Cores 24
CPU (Processors) - Threads 48
CPU (Processors) - TDP 351-400W
CPU (Processors) - Integrated Graphics No (Discrete GPU Required)
CPU (Processors) - Memory Support DDR5
CPU (Processors) - Unlocked/Overclockable Yes
CPU (Processors) - Cooler Included No

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-end desktop (HEDT) processor from the Zen 5-based 9000 series, designed for professional workloads like 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations. Featuring 24 cores and 48 threads, it delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance with a base clock of 4.2 GHz boosting to 5.4 GHz. Built on the sTR5 socket, it supports quad-channel DDR5 memory and 92 PCIe 5.0 lanes for massive expandability[5].

With a massive 128MB L3 cache and 350W TDP, the 9960X excels in benchmarks: Geekbench 6 single-core ~3,156, multi-core ~27,256; Cinebench scores up to 59,255 multi-core; CPU Mark 91,478. It outperforms prior-gen 7960X by 16-23% in content creation tasks while consuming up to 681W under heavy loads[2][3][6]. No integrated graphics requires a discrete GPU.

  • Socket: sTR5 (TRX50/TR5 motherboard required)
  • Memory: DDR5 quad-channel up to 6400+ MT/s
  • Unlocked for overclocking
  • No cooler included (350W needs high-end AIO/liquid cooling)
  • Ideal for workstations, not primary gaming
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™
Processor socketSocket sTR5
Processor cores24
Processor threads48
Processor base frequency4.2 GHz
Processor boost frequency5.4 GHz
Processor cache128 MB L3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)350 W
Package typeBox
Memory types supported by processorDDR5-SDRAM
Memory channelsQuad-channel
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes92
PCI Express slots version5.0
On-board graphics card modelNot available
CodenameShimada Peak
Processor operating modes64-bit
Geekbench 6 Single-Core3,156
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core27,256