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AMD Threadripper 9980X vs AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX: Comparison
Threadripper 9980X vs Threadripper PRO 9985WX memory channels compared
Memory channels is where these two genuinely part company, Threadripper 9980X 4 channels against Threadripper PRO 9985WX 8 channels, a 50% lead for Threadripper PRO 9985WX. Blender Cycles (CPU) backs the spec sheet up. Threadripper PRO 9985WX scores 2,146 to 2,029 over 15 runs, 5% clear. The memory support figures are near enough to ignore, Quad-channel ECC-capable DDR5 on the Threadripper 9980X versus 8-channel ECC DDR5 on the Threadripper PRO 9985WX.
Which should you buy, Threadripper 9980X or Threadripper PRO 9985WX?
The Threadripper 9980X is the one to take for 3D rendering and animation professionals and engineers running CAD/CAM software, though it is the wrong buy for budget builds and pure gaming rigs. Buy the Threadripper PRO 9985WX for 3D rendering and animation professionals and engineers running CAD/CAM software, though it is not the pick for budget builds and pure gaming rigs. Our rating of the Threadripper 9980X (9.1/10): the Threadripper 9980X delivers workstation-grade multi-threaded performance with strong single-core boost, making it a serious option for professionals who outgrew mainstream desktop platforms. Our rating of the Threadripper PRO 9985WX (9.1/10): the Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers workstation-grade multi-threaded performance with strong single-core boost, making it a serious option for professionals who outgrew mainstream desktop platforms.
What Threadripper 9980X and Threadripper PRO 9985WX have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, boost clock, tdp, l3 cache, release year and core count included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Thread Count the same on the Threadripper 9980X and Threadripper PRO 9985WX?
It is. Both are listed at 128 threads, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Release Year
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- 2025
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 2025
Core Count
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- 64 cores
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 64 cores
Thread Count
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- 128 threads
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 128 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- Zen 5 "Shimada Peak"
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- Zen 5 "Shimada Peak"
Base Clock
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- 3.2 GHz
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 3.2 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- 5.4 GHz
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- 320 MB
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 320 MB
Socket
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- sTR5
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- sTR5
Memory Channels
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- 4 channels-50%
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 8 channelsBest
ECC Support
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- Yes
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- Yes
TDP
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- 350 W
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 350 W
Memory Support
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- Quad-channel ECC-capable DDR5
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 8-channel ECC DDR5Best
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (CPU)
- AMD Threadripper 9980X
- 2,029-5%
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- 2,146Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene using every core. Shows speed for 3D and rendering work, not gaming.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9980X if you want the higher L3 cache (320 MB vs 320 MB).
Choose 9985WX if you want the higher memory channels (8 channels vs 4 channels) and the higher blender cycles (CPU) (2,146 vs 2,029).
Verdict
AMD Threadripper 9980X
9.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The Threadripper 9980X delivers workstation-grade multi-threaded performance with strong single-core boost, making it a serious option for professionals who outgrew mainstream desktop platforms.
AMD Threadripper PRO 9985WX
9.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers workstation-grade multi-threaded performance with strong single-core boost, making it a serious option for professionals who outgrew mainstream desktop platforms.