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CPU
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores

Processor

CPU cores
32*
CPU threads
64*
Maximum boost clock
5.4 GHz*
Thermal design power
350 W*

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 5.1.0 / Windows / CPU
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores 1,264.50 samples/min 3 complete runs · Middle 50%: 1,215.34 - 1,275.67 · 32 core / 64 thread · Latest: 2026-04-04

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 5.1.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores

302.76 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
32
CPU threads
64
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 5.1.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores

1,264.50 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
32
CPU threads
64
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
1215.3393355505
75th percentile
1275.6657654461
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 5.1.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores

417.04 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
32
CPU threads
64
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 5.1.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores

544.77 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
32
CPU threads
64
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores

282.30 samples/min

20 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
32
CPU threads
64
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores

1,174.09 samples/min

20 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
32
CPU threads
64
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
1145.9040102816
75th percentile
1182.1348795481
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores

364.19 samples/min

20 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
32
CPU threads
64
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 32-Cores

526.32 samples/min

20 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
32
CPU threads
64
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
32*
CPU threads
64*
Base clock
4 GHz*
L1 cache
2,560 KB*
Maximum boost clock
5.4 GHz*
L3 cache
128 MB*
L2 cache
32 MB*
Socket / package
sTR5*
Manufacturing process
TSMC 4nm FinFET*

Memory & storage

Memory channels
4*

Supported memory

  • DDR5*

Power specifications

Thermal design power
350 W*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications · 26 fields
Name
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 9970X*
L3 Cache
128* MB
Default TDP
350* W
L1 Cache
2,560* KB
Processor Technology for CPU Cores
TSMC 4nm FinFET*
Unlocked for Overclocking
Yes*
CPU Socket
sTR5*
Thermal Solution (PIB)
Not Included*
Family
Ryzen Threadripper*
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)
95* °C
*OS Support
Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition , RHEL x86 64-Bit , Ubuntu x86 64-Bit , Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition*
PCI Express® Version
PCIe® 5.0*
System Memory Type
DDR5*
Memory Channels
4*
System Memory Specification
Up to 6400 MT/s*
Graphics Model
Discrete Graphics Card Required*
Series
Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series*
Product ID Boxed
100-100001594WOF*
Product ID Tray
100-000001594*
Supported Technologies
AMD EXPO™ Technology , AMD Ryzen™ Technologies*
Form Factor
Desktops*
# of CPU Cores
32*
# of Threads
64*
Max. Boost Clock
5.4* GHz
Scope and conditions
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Qualification
Up to*
Original declaration
Up to 5.4 GHz*
Base Clock
4* GHz
L2 Cache
32* MB

* Provisional data