AMD Unveils Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series: High-Performance CPUs with AI Capabilities

AMD's new 96-core Threadripper CPU will set you back $11,699

Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. AMD's latest Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series of CPUs go on sale later this month, and the top option will be priced at $11,699. The 9000 WX-Series chips are designed for workstations, with the $11,699 Threadripper Pro 9995WX shipping on July 23rd with 96 cores and 192 threads. Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro will all start selling high-end workstations with the latest Threadripper 9000 series of chips on July 23rd, and DIY builders will be able to purchase the processors through AMD's channel partners. AMD will also offer the 64-core Threadripper Pro 9985WX for $7,999, the 32-core Threadripper Pro 9975WX for $4,099, the 24-core Threadripper Pro 9965WX for $2,899, and the Threadripper Pro 9955WX for $1,649. All five processors are designed to be faster in professional rendering tools like Chaos V-Ray, or tools like Adobe After Effects. The Pro 9000 WX-Series processors are also designed for local AI deployments, including fine-tuning models, inference, and AI application development. "When running a context-based prompting inference test using DeepSeek R1 32B, we are seeing a 49 percent better performance of Threadripper Pro 9000 over Intel," claims AMD. AMD hasn't yet revealed pricing for its non-Pro Threadripper 9980X and 9970X processors, but expect those prices to be a lot less for DIY builders.

AMD launches Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-series CPUs with up to 96 Zen 5 cores for $11,699 -- Shimada Peak and Radeon AI Pro R9700 arrive on July 23

AMD celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Ryzen Threadripper Pro with a bang. AMD announced the forthcoming Ryzen Threadripper 9000 and 9000 WX-series (codenamed Shimada Peak) processors, along with Radeon AI Pro R9700, at Computex 2025. Today, the manufacturer has disclosed more details for both products, including pricing and release dates. The most substantial enhancement in the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 WX-series processors is rooted in their architectural design. The Shimada Peak chips incorporate AMD's latest Zen 5 cores, which offer notable IPC (Instructions Per Cycle) improvements compared to the Zen 4 cores used in the current Ryzen Threadripper 7000 WX-series (codenamed Storm Peak) processors. From a specification perspective, Shimada Peak possesses identical base clock speeds to Storm Peak. Nonetheless, AMD has enhanced the clock speeds to reach up to 5.4 GHz, yielding a boost of approximately 100 MHz to 300 MHz depending on the SKU. The L3 cache configuration remains unaltered, comprising 64MB for 16 cores, 128MB for 24 and 32 cores, 256MB for 64 cores, and 384MB for 96 cores. The TDP also remains consistent, with all Shimada Peak processors reaching a maximum of 350W. The Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a SEP (Suggested Etail Price) of $11,699, which is 17% higher than the Threadripper Pro 7995WX it replaces. However, that SEP is primarily AMD's recommendation to its partners, who are free to set their prices. Meanwhile, the Threadripper Pro 9985WX, Threadripper Pro 9975WX, and Threadripper Pro 9965WX are 9%, 5%, and 9% more expensive than their predecessors, respectively. Interestingly, the Threadripper Pro 9955WX shows a 13% lower SEP compared to the Threadripper Pro 7955WX. This might be because AMD is not planning to replace the entry-level Threadripper Pro 7945WX. Instead, Shimada Peak's entry-level option will begin with the Threadripper Pro 9955WX, featuring 16 cores and priced at $1,649. AMD claims a 16% IPC increase with Shimada Peak compared to Storm Peak across various workstation-grade workloads. The chipmaker emphasizes the SPECworkstation 4.0 AI and ML benchmark, showing gains of up to 25%. Based on the vendor-provided charts, the Threadripper Pro 9995WX appears to offer up to 26% higher performance than the current Threadripper Pro 7995WX. When compared to the Xeon w9-3595X (codenamed Sapphire Rapids), the Threadripper Pro 9995WX seemingly offers users up to 2.4X and 2.2X higher performance in Chaos V-Ray and Keyshot, respectively. When it comes to content creation, such as Adobe After Effects, the 96-core Zen 5 flagship is reportedly up to 78% faster. AMD offers two different chipsets for Shimada Peak. The TRX50 chipset, compatible with both HEDT and Pro chips, delivers four-channel support for DDR5-6400 RDIMMs, up to 1TB, and up to 80 usable PCIe 5.0 lanes. On the contrary, the WRX90 chipset only supports the Pro parts but offers eight-channel DDR5-6400 RDIMM support up to 2TB and 128 usable PCIe 5.0 lanes. The Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Pro WX-series processors and Radeon AI Pro R9700 will release on July 23. The Threadripper chips will be available individually through AMD's global partners and from OEMs, including Dell Technologies, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro. Meanwhile, the Radeon AI Pro R9700 will initially be available through pre-built workstation systems, while standalone graphics cards are expected to arrive in the third quarter of this year.

AMD's Threadripper Pro 9995WX will set you back $11,699, touts 26% speed boost

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Something to look forward to: AMD has confirmed pricing for the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Pro series, which launches next week. As expected, these workstation CPUs aren't cheap - all but the lowest tier cost hundreds more than their predecessors. The company is targeting professionals who need top-tier performance and are willing to pay for it. AMD will launch five new Ryzen Threadripper Pro HEDT processors on Wednesday, July 23. The shift to the Zen 5 architecture and a more advanced 4nm process marks a generational leap over the 5nm Zen 4, with significant performance improvements expected in threaded workloads. Four of the Threadripper Pro 9000 CPUs cost more than the 2023 Pro 7000 models. The 96-core, 192-thread flagship 9995WX stands out with a $1,700 jump, priced at $11,699 versus the 7995WX's $10,000. The price gap narrows with lower-tier models, but all are at least $250 more expensive than their predecessors. The exception is the cheapest Zen 5 Pro model, the 16-core, 32-thread 9955WX, which got a $250 price cut compared to the 7955WX despite similar specs and likely better performance. However, the next-gen Threadripper Pro lineup drops the 12-core, 24-thread model, so 7945WX owners looking to upgrade must move to a pricier option. All Threadripper 9000 Pro CPUs feature a 5.4 GHz boost clock, base speeds between 2.5 and 4.5 GHz, and a 350W TDP. They support up to 2TB of DDR5-6400 RDIMM RAM across eight channels, AVX-512 instructions, and up to 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The non-Pro variants - still awaiting pricing and release details - are limited to 1TB of RAM on four channels and 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes. AMD claims the new lineup delivers a 16-percent IPC uplift and a 25-percent improvement in the SPECworkstation 4.0 AI and ML benchmark over the Threadripper Pro 7000. The 9995WX beats its predecessor by around 26 percent. AMD also says it outperforms Intel's rival chips by 40 percent in Chaos V-Ray, 20 percent in Keyshot, 78 percent in Adobe After Effects, and 49 percent in a DeepSeek R1 32B context-based prompting inference test. The Threadripper Pro 9000 CPUs will be available for DIY builders and in pre-built workstations from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Supermicro, and other OEMs starting July 23.

AMD's ThreadRipper PRO 9995WX may be the most expensive desktop CPU ever sold, with a rumored $13,000 price tag

Zen 5-based Threadripper offers 26% gain over predecessor but costs 30% more The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX could be the most expensive desktop CPU ever listed at retail, with a rumored price of $13,000. This price point is more than double that of AMD's own EPYC 9655, a 96-core data center chip which can be found for just over $6,100. Built on the Zen 5 architecture and using a 4nm process, the 9995WX targets workstation professionals who need extreme performance in AI, media, design and engineering workflows. The chip features 96 cores, 192 threads, and a base clock of 2.5 GHz, boosting up to 5.4 GHz. It supports up to 144 usable PCIe lanes and 8-channel DDR5 ECC RAM running at 6400 MT/s. There's also 128MB of L3 cache. While the specs are aimed at users with heavy workloads, the high cost puts it in a niche category. No cooler is included and a dedicated graphics card is required. The 9995WX is part of the new Threadripper 9000 series, with AMD skipping the 8000 line entirely. It offers a generational improvement over the Zen 4-based 7995WX, including a reported 26% performance gain. Even so, the price increase over the previous generation is steep, sitting at 30% higher than the 7995WX. While this could be justified for some niche professionals, it narrows the market to those with extremely specialized needs. Preorders are expected to open on July 23, with listings appearing on B&H Photo Video and other retailers. Although AMD has not confirmed final pricing, Videocardz notes patterns across multiple stores point to a consistent number near $13,000. The rest of the lineup includes 24-core to 64-core models, with price hikes ranging from 4% to 17% over previous generations. Intel currently lacks a direct workstation-class competitor in this category, and with AMD pushing core counts and prices even higher, the gap remains wide. This latest Threadripper generation extends AMD's lead in ultra-high-end desktop processors, at least for now.

AMD Announces Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series incl Prices

AMD's Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series chips arrive July 23, 2025, bringing Zen 5 performance to high-end workstations. These CPUs go up to 96 cores and 192 threads, with boost speeds hitting 5.4 GHz. Whether you're simulating complex physics, rendering 3D scenes, or crunching data for AI, you get plenty of cores and cache (up to 384 MB L3) to keep your tasks running in parallel. On the motherboard side, the WRX90 platform offers eight DDR5‑6400 channels (up to 2 TB) and delivers up to 144 usable PCIe 5.0 lanes. If you don't need that many memory channels, the TRX50 chipset gives you four channels (up to 1 TB) and up to 88 lanes. Both let you plug in multiple GPUs and NVMe drives for fast storage and AI setups. For example, when testing with DeepSeek R1 32B, these Threadripper chips pushed 49 percent more AI throughput than a comparable Intel system, showing they can effectively keep GPUs fed with data. Compared with the previous PRO 7000 series, Zen 5 boosts IPC by roughly 16 percent at fixed clock speeds, with AI and ML workloads jumping 25 percent in SPEC tests. The 96‑core model beats its predecessor by up to 26 percent in mixed real‑world scenarios. If you do heavy rendering, you'll see up to 2.4× faster times in V-Ray and 2.2× in KeyShot, and about 78 percent faster workflows in After Effects -- all thanks to that extra core count and architectural improvements. Processor Cores/Threads Boost6 / Base Frequency L3 Cache TDP SEP (USD) AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 96 / 192 Up to 5.4 / 2.5 GHz 384MB 350W $11,699 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX 64 / 128 Up to 5.4 / 3.2 GHz 256MB 350W $7,999 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 32 / 64 Up to 5.4 / 4.0 GHz 128MB 350W $4,099 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 24 / 48 Up to 5.4 / 4.2 GHz 128MB 350W $2,899 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 16 / 32 Up to 5.4 / 4.5 GHz 64MB 350W $1,649 These chips carry a 350 W TDP, so plan your cooling accordingly. Pricing runs from about $1,649 for the 16‑core part to $11,699 for the top‑end 96‑core CPU. You can buy systems with these processors from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Supermicro, or get the CPUs alone from channel partners if you build your own machine. On the enterprise side, AMD PRO features bring in secure boot, memory encryption, and remote management tools IT teams appreciate. That means you're not just getting raw power but also the kind of stability and security needed in business environments.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX CPU Secures World Record In Cinebench R23, Cruises Past 222K Points With 5.8 GHz LN2 Overclock Across All 96 "Zen 5" Cores, 1000W Power

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 CPUs are here, and with the launch, overclockers have set new world records with the top 96-core 9995WX CPU. Well, the fastest chip ever made for multi-threading workloads is finally here in the form of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. Featuring 96 cores based on the Zen 5 core architecture, we were expecting to see some really awesome benchmarks, and it looks like overclockers have delivered. As part of today's launch, ASUS has managed to bag 8 world records, 31 global first places, and 7 hardware first places, all achieved using its PRO WS WRX90e-SAGE SE motherboard. The full range of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 CPUs were tested but its the flagship which we are going to focus on. As of right now, US-based overclocker Seby, managed to secure several top spots using the Threadripper PRO 9995WX. In Cinebench R23, the CPU was overclocked to 5.8 GHz across all of its 96 "Zen 5" cores & with the help of LN2 cooling, a voltage supply of 1.57V, and 1000W power consumption, the chip scored a spectacular 222,766 points. This is 6% faster than the previous record holder, the 7995WX, which hit up to 210,702 points but with a much higher 6.25 GHz overclock. So it looks like there's still some gas left in the tank for overclockers to harness. Other scores include 760,318 points in the Geekbench 3 multi-core benchmark, 364.087 FPS in the x265 4K benchmark, and 1,449,407 MIPS in 7-ZIP. These are superb figures and once again, we can expect a lot of action centered around the Threadripper 9000 CPUs in the coming weeks. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX CPU, including the rest of the Threadripper 9000 family, is now finally available alongside the Radeon AI PRO R9700.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX "Zen 5" CPUs Launched: Now Available Across Major Retailers With Prices Starting at $1649 For 16 & $11,699 For 96 Cores

AMD has officially launched its Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 CPUs, which are now available for sale starting at $1649 US for 16 cores. AMD Shimada Peak Goes Officially Live for Sale; Newegg Lists Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX Series For Back Order AMD's fastest workstation Pro CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture are officially launched for retail, and many e-retailers have started listing the SKUs for purchase on their websites. This includes major retailers in various regions around the world, including Amazon, Newegg, and others. Newegg has announced that it is offering backorders for these processors on the website, starting at $1,649. The Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX series offers five different SKUs in the lineup. These range from 16 to 96 cores, similar to their predecessors, but offer architectural improvements and higher clock speeds. AMD officially announced the retail launch and pricing of these processors a few days ago, and we can see those on retailers like Newegg. The processors can also be seen listed on some Japanese retailers, starting at 299,444 Yen all the way up to 2,354,444 Yen for the flagship model. The Threadripper PRO 9995WX is the flagship workstation processor, which offers the highest number of cores and features leading performance in AI applications. As per AMD, it is up to 26% faster than the PRO 7995WX and can offer up to 495% higher performance in select AI applications when compared to Xeon W9-3595X. We have seen the prowess of the PRO 9995WX in some early benchmarks, including the Cinebench R23, in which the processor delivered a 173K score in multi-threaded performance. The processor is also able to maintain a 5 GHz clock speed across all 96 cores, which helped in achieve even a higher score of up to 186K points in Cinebench R23.