Subj : AMD ThreadRipper PRO 9995WX could sell for $13,000  yes, it's ove
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Sun Jul 20 2025 17:30:09

AMD ThreadRipper PRO 9995WX could sell for $13,000  yes, it's over 2x the 
price of the 96-core EPYC 9655 and I just wished Intel had a direct competitor

Date:
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:27:00 +0000

Description:
Rumors say AMDs Threadripper PRO 9995WX could be the most expensive desktop 
CPU ever listed at nearly $13,000 dollars.

FULL STORY
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX workstation CPU has 96 cores and 192 threads It 
is set to go on sale with an expected priced of around $13,000 Zen 5-based 
Threadripper offers 26% gain over predecessor but costs 30% more 

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX could be the most expensive desktop CPU 
ever listed at retail, with a rumored price of $13,000. 

This price point is more than double that of AMDs own EPYC 9655, a 96-core 
data center chip which can be found for just over $6,100 . 

Built on the Zen 5 architecture and using a 4nm process, the 9995WX targets 
workstation professionals who need extreme performance in AI, media, design 
and engineering workflows. 30% price hike 

The chip features 96 cores, 192 threads, and a base clock of 2.5 GHz, 
boosting up to 5.4 GHz. It supports up to 144 usable PCIe lanes and 8-channel 
DDR5 ECC RAM running at 6400 MT/s. 

Theres also 128MB of L3 cache. While the specs are aimed at users with heavy 
workloads, the high cost puts it in a niche category. No cooler is included 
and a dedicated graphics card is required. 

The 9995WX is part of the new Threadripper 9000 series , with AMD skipping 
the 8000 line entirely. 

It offers a generational improvement over the Zen 4-based 7995WX, including a 
reported 26% performance gain. 

Even so, the price increase over the previous generation is steep, sitting at 
30% higher than the 7995WX. 

While this could be justified for some niche professionals, it narrows the 
market to those with extremely specialized needs. 

Preorders are expected to open on July 23, with listings appearing on B&H 
Photo Video and other retailers. 

Although AMD has not confirmed final pricing, Videocardz notes patterns 
across multiple stores point to a consistent number near $13,000. 

The rest of the lineup includes 24-core to 64-core models, with price hikes 
ranging from 4% to 17% over previous generations. 

Intel currently lacks a direct workstation-class competitor in this category, 
and with AMD pushing core counts and prices even higher, the gap remains 
wide. 

This latest Threadripper generation extends AMDs lead in ultra-high-end 
desktop processors, at least for now. (Image credit: B&H) You may also like 
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flagship Rare AMD CPU powers this just-announced NAS offering AMD just 
launched its 96-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX CPU



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/amd-threadripper-pro-9995wx-could-sell-for-usd13
-000-yes-its-over-2x-the-price-of-the-96-core-epyc-9655-and-i-just-wished-inte
l-had-a-direct-competitor


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