Your workstation just became obsolete. AMD dropped the Threadripper 9000 series at Computex 2025, and it’s packing enough cores to make your current setup look like a calculator from 1995.
The flagship Threadripper Pro 9995WX doesn’t mess around 96 cores and 192 threads of pure computational muscle. This chip has more processing threads than a Twitter controversy has hot takes, which is saying something.
When Minutes Replace Hours
That 4K video project that used to render overnight? Your lunch break now covers it. Complex AI model training that previously demanded a weekend? You’ll finish before your coffee gets cold.
The 96-core monster transforms workflows that previously required careful scheduling around processing time. Architectural firms running building simulations can iterate designs in real-time instead of waiting hours for each calculation cycle.
Built on the new 4nm Zen 5 architecture, these chips don’t just throw more cores at the problem. You’re getting better efficiency, AVX-512 support for AI workloads, and up to 384MB of L3 cache.
The Platform That Actually Supports the Beast
Here’s where AMD gets serious about supporting all that power. The Pro series supports 8-channel DDR5-6400 memory, doubling the memory lanes of its HEDT counterparts. You’ll also get 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes — enough to fuel multiple high-performance GPUs in full stride. All signs point to an imminent launch, especially after shipping logs revealed the arrival of the AMD Threadripper Pro 9000 CPUs.
Your existing sTR5 motherboard can handle these new chips with a BIOS update. No need to rebuild your entire system just to join the 96-core club.
Reality Check: Your Wallet Won’t Like This
Don’t expect this to compete with your gaming rig’s budget. We’re talking workstation-class pricing for workstation-class performance. AMD hasn’t announced numbers yet, but chips with half these cores already cost more than decent used cars.
For professionals whose time costs more than hardware, the math works differently. When your hourly rate exceeds what most people spend on rent, waiting for renders becomes expensive quickly.
Intel’s Nightmare Scenario
AMD claims their 96-core monster delivers 2.2x the performance of Intel’s flagship Xeon W9-3595X in Cinebench 2024. That’s not a gentle nudge ahead—that’s a full-contact tackle that leaves Intel scrambling to explain why their “flagship” suddenly looks underpowered.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Intel. Their upcoming Meteor Lake chips are already behind before they launch, facing a competitor that’s redefined what “high-end desktop” actually means. The pressure is on as Panther Lake and Nova Lake CPUs emerge as Intel’s bold response in a comeback strategy designed to reclaim processor leadership.
Ships in July 2025, pricing TBA. Start saving now, because this level of performance won’t come cheap.
