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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X — Benchmarks & Specs

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

At 1080p (Ultra), the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X averages 387 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per Of Zen and Computing. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 143,003 pts, per PassMark.

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 10 synthetic benchmark results, 6 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. 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, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

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

Measured gaming frame rates for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Ultra 387 fps — Of Zen and Computing 2025-10-14
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Unspecified 148 fps — XDA Developers 2025-08-02
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 148 fps — XDA Developers 2025-08-02
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 118 fps — Of Zen and Computing 2025-10-14
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 109 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-08-25
Starfield 1080p High 92 fps 77 fps 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.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 143,003 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 142,812 points PassMark Software 2026-06-14
Cinebench R23 multi 115,279 points StorageReview 2025-07-30
Geekbench 6 multi 26,621 points StorageReview 2025-07-30
PassMark Single-Thread 4,540 points PassMark Software 2026-08-27
PassMark Single Thread 4,535 points PassMark Software 2026-07-15
PassMark Single Thread 4,526 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
Geekbench 6 single 3,267 points StorageReview 2025-07-30
Cinebench R23 single 2,191 points StorageReview 2025-07-30
Y-cruncher Pi 10B digits 88.97 seconds StorageReview 2025-07-30

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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. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X compare to its predecessor?
Compare AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
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