Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series

The AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 9960X is a high-performance desktop processor designed for creators, enthusiasts, and power users, delivering 24 cores and 48 threads built on the latest Zen 5 architecture for outstanding multitasking and compute power. With base/boost clocks up to 4.2 GHz / 5.3 GHz, 152 MB of combined cache, and support for quad-channel DDR5 memory, it handles demanding workloads like 3D rendering, content creation, and gaming with ease. The processor also provides 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes for ultra-fast connectivity to GPUs and NVMe storage, all while running on the new sTR5 socket with a 350 W TDP, making it a future-ready choice for high-end desktop platforms.

Specification

General

• 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
• Multithreading (SMT) : Yes
• # of Threads : 48
• Max. Boost Clock : Up to 5.4 GHz
• Base Clock : 4.2 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 – 64-Bit Edition , RHEL x86 64-Bit , Ubuntu x86 64-Bit , Windows 10 – 64-Bit Edition

Connectivity

• 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 Capabilities

• Graphics Model : Discrete Graphics Card Required

Product IDs

• Product ID Boxed : 100-100001595WOF
• Product ID Tray : 100-000001595

Manageability

• DASH support : Yes

Security

• 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) Supported : Yes
• Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI) : Yes
• AMD Enhanced Virus Protection (NX bit) : Yes
• FIPS Certification : In Review

Key Features

• Supported Technologies : AMD EXPO™ Technology , AMD Ryzen™ Technologies