AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX has shattered expectations by overclocking all 96 “Zen 5” cores to a blazing 5 GHz, achieving a staggering Cinebench R23 score of 186,800 points. 
This powerhouse CPU consumes nearly 950 watts and hits a scorching 98°C under standard AIO cooling-truly a feat of engineering for workstation enthusiasts.
Built on TSMC’s refined 4nm process, the Threadripper PRO 9995WX boasts 96 cores and 192 threads, a peak boost clock of 5.4 GHz, and a colossal combined cache of 480 MB (384 MB L3 + 96 MB L2). Its architecture includes 13 chiplets, 12 CCDs plus 1 IOD, and supports up to 148 PCIe lanes with 128 lanes of PCIe 5.0. Memory-wise, it handles 8-channel DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, delivering unparalleled bandwidth for heavy workloads.
Previously, with PBO enabled, this CPU scored 173,452 points at 840W power draw. The recent overclocking breakthrough pushes performance approximately 70% beyond the earlier Threadripper PRO 7995WX and inches closer to world record territory, though that record was achieved under extreme LN2 cooling and a 6.25 GHz overclock. Experts predict that under LN2, the 9995WX could soar to around 250K points, obliterating all current Threadripper and Xeon records.
Benchmark tests at 4.9 GHz also showcased impressive results across various workloads, including Super PI, PYPrime, and 7-ZIP, confirming the chip’s versatile dominance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios.
This massive silicon marvel is set to launch alongside the Radeon AI PRO R9700 on July 23rd, marking a new era for professional-grade computing.
Priced at $11,699, the 9995WX sits atop a family of Zen 5 Threadripper PRO CPUs, ranging down to 12-core models, all featuring robust specs such as 8-channel DDR5 and a 350W TDP, ensuring that professionals of varying needs can find their perfect fit.
Despite the jaw-dropping performance, some commenters highlight the sheer power draw and heat output, questioning practical use cases beyond benchmarking glory. Yet, many enthusiast voices celebrate AMD’s decisive lead over Intel, confidently claiming that Intel’s latest offerings simply can’t keep pace.