TECH NEWS | AMD launches Threadripper PRO 9000 series
First announced at Computex, the new workstation-class CPUs will be available starting July 23 in systems from major OEMs.
Source: AMD
AMD has officially unveiled its next-generation Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series processors, based on the new “Zen 5” architecture. Marking the fifth anniversary of Ryzen Threadripper PRO, this latest lineup is positioned to deliver significant performance gains for professional workloads, artificial intelligence, and content creation.
First announced at Computex, the new workstation-class CPUs will be available starting July 23 in systems from major OEMs including Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro. They will also be accessible to DIY users through AMD’s channel partners.
The highlight of the 9000 WX-Series is the flagship Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which packs 96 cores and 192 threads, delivering up to 26% improved performance over its predecessor, the 7995WX. AMD reports a 16% IPC uplift across major benchmarks and up to 25% improvement in AI and machine learning tasks using SPECworkstation 4.0.
All processors in the new series support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5-6400 memory, with TDPs of 350W across the range. The lineup includes five models:
9995WX: 96 cores, $11,699
9985WX: 64 cores, $7,999
9975WX: 32 cores, $4,099
9965WX: 24 cores, $2,899
9955WX: 16 cores, $1,649
In terms of real-world performance, AMD claims the new processors outperform competing chips by as much as 2.4 times in rendering applications like Chaos V-Ray and 2.2 times in Keyshot. The company also cites up to 78% faster performance in Adobe After Effects.
AMD’s WRX90 chipset supports up to 2TB of DDR5 memory and as many as 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes, while the TRX50 chipset targets lighter professional needs with 1TB memory and 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes. Overclocking is available on both platforms, though not supported in OEM configurations.
Security and enterprise manageability are built-in via AMD PRO Technologies, aimed at businesses requiring robust protection and scalability. AMD emphasizes that the Threadripper PRO 9000 series is particularly suited for localized AI workloads and GPU-heavy configurations, with benchmark testing showing up to 49% better inference performance versus comparable Intel systems.
With this release, AMD reaffirms its focus on delivering top-tier performance for the workstation market, catering to professionals in AI, design, software development, and engineering.
