UPC: 730143317580
MPN: 9960X
Brand: AMD
Processor Model: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Processor Type: Ryzen Threadripper
Socket Type: Socket sTR5
Number of Cores: 24
Clock Speed: 4.2 GHz
L3 Cache: 128 MB
L2 Cache: 24 MB
Thermal Design Power: 350 W
Architecture: Zen 5 (Shimada Peak)
Unit Quantity: 1
Unit Type: Unit
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The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X utilizes the advanced sTR5 socket, designed specifically for high-end desktop (HEDT) and workstation environments. It is fully compatible with AMD TRX50 chipset motherboards, providing a robust and stable foundation for creators, engineers, and professionals requiring massive bandwidth and reliability.
Built on the cutting-edge 4nm Zen 5 (Shimada Peak) architecture by TSMC, this processor delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance. It features 24 cores and 48 threads, operating at a base clock of 4.2 GHz with a maximum boost clock of up to 5.4 GHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is rated at 350W, and it boasts a massive 128 MB L3 cache alongside 24 MB of L2 cache for rapid data access and reduced latency during heavy computational workloads.
This workstation powerhouse supports quad-channel DDR5 ECC RDIMM memory with speeds up to 6400 MT/s and a staggering maximum capacity of 1 TB. It offers massive expansion capabilities with 88 usable PCIe 5.0 lanes (92 total), ensuring bottleneck-free connectivity for multiple high-end GPUs, accelerators, and NVMe storage arrays. Advanced security and virtualization features include AMD Secure Processor, Windows Secured-Core, AMD-V, and full AVX-512 instruction set support for demanding enterprise applications.