At Computex 2025, AMD unveiled its Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 series, marking a significant advancement in high-end desktop (HEDT) and workstation processors. The flagship model, Threadripper Pro 9995WX, boasts 96 cores and 192 threads, positioning it as a formidable contender against Intel’s Xeon lineup.
AMD’s Threadripper Pro 9000 Series: A Technical Overview
The Threadripper Pro 9000 series, codenamed “Shimada Peak,” is built on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture. The 9995WX model features a base clock of 2.5GHz, a boost clock up to 5.4GHz, and 384MB of L3 cache. It supports 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC memory, all within a 350W TDP. Other models in the series include the 9985WX (64 cores), 9975WX (32 cores), 9965WX (24 cores), 9955WX (16 cores), and 9945WX (12 cores).
For enthusiasts and creators, AMD offers the non-Pro Threadripper 9000 series, featuring models like the 9980X (64 cores), 9970X (32 cores), and 9960X (24 cores). These processors also utilize the sTR5 socket and maintain a 350W TDP.
Performance Metrics: AMD vs. Intel
AMD claims that the 9995WX delivers up to 2.2 times the performance of Intel’s 60-core Xeon W9-3595X in Cinebench 2024 multi-threaded rendering. This performance leap is attributed to the increased core count, higher clock speeds, and enhanced memory bandwidth.
In real-world applications, AMD’s previous generation Threadripper Pro 5995WX outperformed Intel’s Xeon W9-3495X by significant margins in rendering tasks using KeyShot and V-Ray, as well as in Cinebench 23. The new 9000 series is expected to extend this performance gap further.
Industry Adoption and Applications
The Threadripper Pro 9000 series is tailored for professionals in visual effects, simulation, and AI development. Weta FX, the visual effects company behind major film franchises, has announced plans to utilize the 9995WX for upcoming projects, citing a 60% performance improvement over previous systems.
These processors are also compatible with existing sTR5 socket motherboards, requiring only a BIOS update, facilitating easier upgrades for current users.
Market Implications
AMD’s aggressive push into the HEDT and workstation markets with the Threadripper Pro 9000 series challenges Intel’s long-standing dominance. With superior performance metrics and industry endorsements, AMD is positioning itself as a leader in high-performance computing solutions.
The Threadripper Pro 9000 series is set to be available in July 2025, with pricing details yet to be announced. However, based on previous models, prices are expected to start around $4,999.
