AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor review

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor released by AMD; release date: 19 Oct 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $4999.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 64, threads - 128. Maximum CPU clock speed - 5.1 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 95°C. Manufacturing process technology - 5 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 256 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: sTR5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 350 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

3969

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

134171

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3969
PassMark - CPU mark	134171

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$4999
Place in performance rating	3
Performance
Base frequency	3.2 GHz
Die size	8x 71 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	256 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C
Maximum frequency	5.1 GHz
Number of cores	64
Number of threads	128
Transistor count	52,560 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	sTR5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 48 Lanes, (CPU only)