AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX

Common Features

  • Both products are desktop processors.
  • Both products do not have integrated graphics.
  • Both products have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 350W.
  • Both products use a 4 nm semiconductor size.
  • Both products have a CPU temperature of 95 °C.
  • Both products support PCI Express (PCIe) version 5.
  • Both products support 64-bit architecture.
  • Both products have a turbo clock speed of 5.4GHz.
  • Both products have an unlocked multiplier.
  • Both products have 1 MB of L2 cache per core.
  • Both products have 4 MB of L3 cache per core.
  • Both products do not use big.LITTLE technology.
  • Both products have the same instruction sets, including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2.
  • Both products support multithreading.
  • Both products have the NX bit feature.
  • Both products support ECC memory.
  • Both products support DDR memory version 5.
  • Both products support a maximum RAM speed of 6400 MHz.

Main Differences

  • CPU speed is 64 x 3.2 GHz on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 32 x 4 GHz on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
  • CPU threads are 128 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 64 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
  • L2 cache is 64 MB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 32 MB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
  • L3 cache is 256 MB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 128 MB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
  • L1 cache is 5120 KB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 2560 KB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
  • Clock multiplier is 32 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 40 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
  • PassMark result is 153564 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 110143 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
  • PassMark result (single) is 4591 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 4409 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
  • Memory channels are 4 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 8 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
  • Maximum memory amount is 1000GB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and 2000GB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.
Specs Comparison
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX

General info:
Type Desktop Desktop
Has integrated graphics
release date May 2025 May 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 350W 350W
semiconductor size 4 nm 4 nm
CPU temperature 95 °C 95 °C
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
Supports 64-bit

Both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX share identical specifications in terms of general features. Both products are desktop processors, with neither including integrated graphics. The thermal design power (TDP) for both is 350W, ensuring similar power consumption needs. Additionally, both processors are built using a 4 nm semiconductor size and have a CPU temperature of 95 °C.

In terms of expansion, both models support PCI Express (PCIe) version 5, offering fast data transfer rates, and both processors are 64-bit compatible, making them capable of handling modern applications and workloads.

Overall, the two products have identical specifications in this category, so there are no differences in terms of general info between the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX.

Performance:
CPU speed 64 x 3.2 GHz 32 x 4 GHz
CPU threads 128 threads 64 threads
turbo clock speed 5.4GHz 5.4GHz
Has an unlocked multiplier
L2 cache 64 MB 32 MB
L3 cache 256 MB 128 MB
L1 cache 5120 KB 2560 KB
L2 core 1 MB/core 1 MB/core
L3 core 4 MB/core 4 MB/core
Uses big.LITTLE technology
clock multiplier 32 40

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX have some significant differences when it comes to performance specifications. The 9980X has a CPU speed of 64 x 3.2 GHz, compared to the 9975WX's 32 x 4 GHz. This means that the 9980X has more cores but a lower clock speed, while the 9975WX has fewer cores but runs at a higher clock speed per core.

In terms of CPU threads, the 9980X offers 128 threads, while the 9975WX supports 64 threads. This gives the 9980X an advantage in multi-threaded tasks, as it has more threads available for parallel processing. Both processors feature the same turbo clock speed of 5.4 GHz, indicating they can boost to the same maximum performance level under load.

Cache size also differs between the two models. The 9980X has a larger L2 cache of 64 MB and an L3 cache of 256 MB, compared to the 9975WX, which has a 32 MB L2 cache and 128 MB L3 cache. The L1 cache is also larger in the 9980X, with 5120 KB, versus 2560 KB in the 9975WX. Both processors use the same L2 core size (1 MB/core) and L3 core size (4 MB/core), and neither model employs big.LITTLE technology. Additionally, the clock multiplier is different, with the 9980X having a multiplier of 32 and the 9975WX using a multiplier of 40.

Benchmarks:
PassMark result 153564 110143
PassMark result (single) 4591 4409

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX show notable differences in their benchmark results. The 9980X has a higher overall PassMark result of 153564, compared to the 9975WX's PassMark result of 110143. This suggests that the 9980X is performing better in multi-threaded or overall system tests.

However, when it comes to single-thread performance, the difference is smaller. The 9980X achieves a PassMark result of 4591, while the 9975WX has a result of 4409. Although the 9980X still leads in this area, the margin is less pronounced compared to the overall benchmark results.

In summary, the 9980X outperforms the 9975WX in both overall and single-threaded benchmark scores, though the single-thread performance difference is more modest.

Memory:
RAM speed (max) 6400 MHz 6400 MHz
DDR memory version 5 5
memory channels 4 8
maximum memory amount 1000GB 2000GB
Supports ECC memory

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX are similar in several memory-related specs. Both processors support a maximum RAM speed of 6400 MHz and use DDR5 memory. They also both support ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, ensuring improved data integrity for critical workloads.

However, there are differences in memory channels and capacity. The 9980X supports 4 memory channels, while the 9975WX supports 8 memory channels, which can provide better memory bandwidth and performance in tasks requiring high memory throughput. Additionally, the 9980X can handle up to 1000GB of maximum memory, whereas the 9975WX supports up to 2000GB, offering a significant increase in maximum capacity for memory-intensive applications.

Overall, the 9975WX has a clear advantage in terms of memory channels and maximum memory amount, while both processors share the same memory speed and DDR5 version support.

Features:
instruction sets MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2 MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
uses multithreading
Has NX bit

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX have identical feature sets in this category. Both processors support the same instruction sets, including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. These instruction sets enable a wide range of operations, including high-performance computing, encryption, and vectorized operations for multimedia and scientific tasks.

Additionally, both processors support multithreading, allowing them to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously. They also both include the NX bit, which enhances security by preventing the execution of code in certain areas of memory, protecting against certain types of malware.

Overall, there are no differences between the two products in terms of features; both the 9980X and the 9975WX offer the same instruction sets, multithreading capabilities, and security features.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9975WX. Both processors are desktop models with 350W TDP, 4 nm semiconductor size, and support PCIe version 5. However, there are key differences: the 9980X has 128 threads compared to 64 on the 9975WX, and its L2 cache is 64 MB versus 32 MB on the 9975WX. Additionally, the 9980X has 256 MB L3 cache, while the 9975WX has only 128 MB. The 9980X has 64 x 3.2 GHz CPU speed, while the 9975WX runs at 32 x 4 GHz.