Next-gen workstation CPUs boast up to 96 cores and major performance gains for professional workloads
AMD Confirms Release and Pricing for Threadripper Pro 9000WX Series
AMD has officially announced the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX lineup, revealing launch availability starting July 23. Aimed squarely at professional creators, engineers, and AI developers, these powerhouse CPUs come with hefty price tags, beginning at $1,649 and peaking at $11,699.
The chips will be available through AMD’s regional system integrators, global OEMs, and channel partners on launch day.
Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX Pricing and Specs
The series includes five SKUs, all based on Zen 5 architecture, boasting boost clocks up to 5.4 GHz, a 350W TDP, and massive L3 caches tailored for multi-threaded workloads.
| Processor | Cores/Threads | Boost Clock | L3 Cache | TDP | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9955WX | 16 / 32 | Up to 5.4 GHz | 64MB | 350W | $1,649 |
| 9965WX | 24 / 48 | Up to 5.4 GHz | 128MB | 350W | $2,899 |
| 9975WX | 32 / 64 | Up to 5.4 GHz | 128MB | 350W | $4,099 |
| 9985WX | 64 / 128 | Up to 5.4 GHz | 256MB | 350W | $7,999 |
| 9995WX | 96 / 192 | Up to 5.4 GHz | 384MB | 350W | $11,699 |
These processors are tailored for high-end workstations, catering to demanding environments like video production, CAD, data science, and AI development.
Up to 26% Performance Uplift Over Previous Gen
AMD’s internal benchmarks show that the Threadripper Pro 9995WX, the flagship 96-core model, delivers significant generational improvements:
- Adobe After Effects: Up to 26% faster vs. Threadripper Pro 7995WX
- AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction): Up to 15% faster
- Software & Scientific Workloads: Up to 23% better performance
- AI Workloads (vs. Intel Xeon W9-3595X): Up to 49% faster in DeepSeek R1 testing
These figures reinforce the 9000WX lineup’s position as a top-tier solution for professional-grade multitasking and compute-heavy tasks.
No Mention Yet of Threadripper 9000X Consumer Chips
While this announcement focuses exclusively on the Pro WX series, AMD remains silent on the Threadripper 9000X desktop-class CPUs. However, benchmark sightings of the Threadripper 9980X suggest a consumer launch is imminent—potentially in the weeks following the Pro release.
