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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Released Nov 21, 2023$1,499 launch priceDesktop Processor

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is the entry model of AMD's Zen 4 Threadripper 7000 series for the sTR5 socket, with 24 cores, 48 threads, a 4.2 GHz base clock, up to 5.3 GHz boost and 128 MB of L3 cache. It has a 350 W TDP and quad-channel DDR5 memory support.

Pros

  • 24 cores and 48 threads with a 4.2 GHz base and up to 5.3 GHz boost clock
  • 128 MB of L3 cache
  • Quad-channel DDR5 memory support on the TRX50 platform, up to 1 TB
  • Up to 48 PCIe 5.0 lanes for GPUs and NVMe storage
  • Lowest launch price of the Threadripper 7000 series at $1,499

Cons

  • 350 W TDP calls for a substantial cooling solution
  • No integrated graphics and no cooler in the box
  • Requires the sTR5 socket and TRX50 motherboards, which are not compatible with mainstream AM5 boards
  • Registered DDR5 memory and a workstation platform raise total build cost
90.3Inno Score

Outstanding

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Single-core73.9
Multi-core100
Gaming92.5

Full specifications

Everything we track for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

General

Announced
2023
Socket
sTR5
Process
5 nm
Base TDP
350 W
Unlocked multiplier
Yes
Cooler included
No

Cores & Clocks

Cores
24
Threads
48
Base clock
4.2 GHz
Boost clock
5.3 GHz
L2 cache
24 MB
L3 cache
128 MB

Memory

Memory support
DDR5-5200
Max memory
1,024 GB
Memory channels
4

Platform

PCIe version
5
CPU PCIe lanes
48

Benchmarks

PassMark
83,408Top 2%
PassMark (single thread)
4,125Top 25%

Quick answers

Is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X good in 2026?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X earns an Inno Score of 90.3/100 (“Outstanding”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is the entry model of AMD's Zen 4 Threadripper 7000 series for the sTR5 socket, with 24 cores, 48 threads, a 4.2 GHz base clock, up to 5.3 GHz boost and 128 MB of L3 cache. It has a 350 W TDP and quad-channel DDR5 memory support.

What are the key specs of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X?

Cores: 24 · Threads: 48 · Boost clock: 5.3 GHz · Socket: sTR5

What are the closest alternatives to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.