AMD Threadripper 9970x STR5 32C 5.4GHz 160MB
Features
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors for Workstations and High End Desktops
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors are the ultimate workstation processor for artists, architects, and engineers - powering innovation from day one.
Accelerate Your Vision and Advance Demanding Workloads
When deadlines are non-negotiable, creators, AI developers, architects, and engineers need a desktop workstation that excels. From enterprise-class security and exceptional manageability to unlocked performance and customization, AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ empowers professionals and enthusiasts to get more done in less time.
Increase Productivity
Save up to 27 minutes for every hour of productivity on the fastest workstation processors on the market.
Designed for artists, architects, engineers, and AI developers, AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors excel in both multi-threaded and lightly threaded workflows. Built on the latest AMD "Zen 5" architecture, these processors deliver unmatched performance and expandability.
Create Without Restraint
Fast-track workflows with the performance, value, and of the latest PCIe® 5.0 GPUs and high-speed storage devices.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors, in enterprise-class PRO workstations or enthusiast-level high-end desktops, support a range of advanced configurations to meet the demands of heavy visual workloads, local AI development, and complex simulations.
Accelerate AI Workflows
Experience more efficient workloads, enhanced creativity, and freedom from cloud costs with on-device generative AI like LLMs and diffusion models, powered by AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors.
Whether you're designing a product or developing AI, Threadripper processors deliver the compute performance, memory capabilities, and platform flexibility to accelerate every phase of your project-from conception to final production.
Advancing Productivity Across Industries
Architecture, Engineering, & Construction
Accelerate architectural workflows like editing point clouds, rendering and virtual reality.
Design & Manufacturing
Reduce simulation and render times while the system stays productive.
Media & Entertainment
Tear through complex rendering and VFX workloads while increasing creative iterations.
Software & Sciences
Reduce compile times and boost scientific discovery with rapid simulation and analysis.
Absolute power. Absolute speed. Zero competition.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors are designed for AI developers and built for enthusiasts who demand workstation-class performance in a desktop. Purpose-built to elevate productivity, with up to 64 "Zen 5" cores and 128 threads allow effortless multitasking-and up to a massive 256 MB L3 cache delivers exceptional responsiveness and acceleration for complex tasks, demanding creative workloads, and AI development.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Name | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 9970X |
|---|---|
| Family | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series |
| Form Factor | Desktops |
| Market Segment | Enthusiast Desktop |
| AMD PRO Technologies | No |
| Regional Availability | Global |
| Former Codename | Shimada Peak |
| Processor Architecture | Zen 5 |
| # of CPU Cores | 32 |
| Multithreading (SMT) | Yes |
| # of Threads | 64 |
| Max. Boost Clock | Up to 5.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 2560 KB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Default TDP | 350W |
| Processor Technology for CPU Cores | TSMC 4nm FinFET |
| Processor Technology for I/O Die | TSMC 6nm FinFET |
| Package Die Count | 5 |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | Yes |
| AMD EXPO™ Memory Overclocking Technology | Yes |
| Precision Boost Overdrive | Yes |
| Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets | Yes |
| CPU Socket | sTR5 |
| Supporting Chipsets | TRX50 |
| CPU Boost Technology | Precision Boost 2 |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 |
| Supported Extensions | AES , AMD-V , AVX , AVX2 , AVX512 , FMA3 , MMX-plus , SHA , SSE , SSE2 , SSE3 , SSE4.1 , SSE4.2 , SSE4A , SSSE3 , x86-64 |
| Thermal Solution (PIB) | Not Included |
| 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 |
| Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) | 4 |
| Native SATA Ports | 2 |
| PCI Express® Version | PCIe® 5.0 |
| Native PCIe® Lanes (Total/Usable) | 92 , 88 |
| NVMe Support | Boot , RAID0 , RAID1 , RAID5 , RAID10 |
| System Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 4 |
| System Memory Subtype | RDIMM |
| System Memory Specification | Up to 6400 MT/s |
| ECC Support | Yes (Default Enabled) |
| Graphics Model | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
| Product ID Boxed | 100-000001594WOF |
| DASH support | Yes |
| AMD Memory Guard | Yes |
| AMD Secure Processor Support | Yes |
| Windows Secure Boot Support | Yes |
| UEFI Secure Boot Support | Yes |
| Windows Device Guard Support | Yes |
| Guest Mode Execution (GMET) Trap Support | Yes |
| Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Support | Yes |
| Windows Secured-Core PC Support | Yes |
| Firmware TPM | Yes |
| AMD-V (SVM) Support | Yes |
| AMD-V Nested Paging (RVI) Support | Yes |
| AMD AVIC (Interrupt Virtualization) Support | Yes |
| AMD-Vi (I/O MMU Virtualization) Support | Yes |
| Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Supported | Yes |
| Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI) | Yes |
| AMD Enhanced Virus Protection (NX bit) | Yes |
| FIPS Certification | In Review |
| Supported Technologies | AMD EXPO™ Technology , AMD Ryzen™ Technologies |
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Product Type | PC Parts > CPUs / Processors |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
Shipping Information
- Free NZ-wide shipping on orders over $299
- Standard delivery 2–5 business days
- Rural delivery may take an additional 1–2 days
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm (weekdays)
Returns Policy
- 7-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Faulty or damaged products covered under warranty
- Contact our support team to initiate a return









