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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X — Benchmarks & Specs

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Bottom line: how fast is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 142,812–143,003 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 115,279 points in Cinebench R23 multi, per StorageReview.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a processor from AMD. Data on this page draws on 15 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 6 game frame-rate results, compiled from PassMark, StorageReview, OfZenAndComputing, XDA Developers, ComputerBase, Gamers Nexus; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (reported FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Gaming frame rates for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X by game, resolution, and quality preset. Rows from aggregator sites are estimates, not measured runs, dated by when SpecPicks fetched them. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Ultra 387 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2025-10-14
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 148 fps — Not recorded XDA Developers 2025-08-02
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p — 148 fps — Not recorded XDA Developers 2025-08-02
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 118 fps — Not recorded OfZenAndComputing 2025-10-14
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 109 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2026-08-27
Starfield 1080p High 92 fps 77 fps Not recorded ComputerBase 2025-07-30

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 143,003 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 142,812 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-14
Cinebench R23 multi 115,279 points StorageReview 2025-07-30
Geekbench 6 multi 26,621 points StorageReview 2025-07-30
Cinebench 2024 multi 6,429 points StorageReview 2025-07-30
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,541 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-29
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,540 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-08-27
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,535 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-16
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,526 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
Geekbench 6 single 3,267 points StorageReview 2025-07-30

Products Featuring the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X best used for?
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
Where do the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X have, and how does it benchmark?
Core and thread counts for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X aren't on file. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
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