The official reviews for the Zen 5 Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series are out, and we can see that it didn't disappoint even a bit.
Whether 32-Core Threadripper 9000 CPU or the 64-Core Variant, the Zen 5-Based Threadripper Series Has Set a New Milestone
Today, the embargo on AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series reviews has been lifted, and we are surprised to see how much of a difference the newer Zen 5 architecture has made on the Threadripper series. While the mainstream consumer desktop CPUs brought decent generational uplifts, the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series looks even more impressive when compared to its predecessors, bringing workstation performance to a completely new level.
We aren't talking about just a single-digit generational uplift but a two-digit performance boost even when compared to a higher-core-count predecessor. Quasar Zone's Average CPU Performance chart (geometric mean of 25 tests) reveals that the flagship Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is roughly 18% ahead of the 7995WX, and even though it's already a good performance uplift, the Threadripper 9980X is even more impressive. With 14.4% higher performance than the 7995WX, the 9980X shows that the Zen 5 series can deliver superior performance even without needing more cores.
For reference, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X boasts a 64-core/128-thread configuration but the Threadripper PRO 7995WX has significantly more cores, bringing a solid 96-core/192-thread config. While some applications don't necessarily need so many cores for faster processing, we have seen 9980X beating the 7995WX in one of the early benchmarks in multi-core tests. Quasar Zone isn't the only one who saw such a massive boost in performance, but we have plenty of other independent reviewers who have recently published the comparison between the Threadripper 9000 series and 7000 series.
However, you will be as impressed by these tests as by the benchmarks published by Phoronix, which is a well-known publication for Linux testing. With around 200 tests conducted, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X comes out around 30% faster than the 7980X. Even the Threadripper 9970X came on par with the 7980X, with just 4% lower scores, but keep in mind that while the 7980X is a 64-core CPU, the 9970X has half the cores. Not to mention, the Threadripper 9000 series remains slightly more power-efficient while offering such improvements. So, it's remarkable to see the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series dominating the professional workloads and is excellent for both enthusiast consumers and enterprises.
About the author: Sarfraz Khan is a hardware reporter with a focus on PC components and the builder community. With years of experience writing about PC hardware and laptops, his work has been featured on several reputable technology publications. Sarfraz's hands-on experience is demonstrated through his first-person accounts of using and comparing different hardware configurations, providing practical and relatable insights for everyday users. His technical analysis is respected by peers in the enthusiast community and has been cited by specialized hardware sites such as Germany's Igor's Lab.
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