Start building your workstation with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 4.2 GHz 24-Core sTR5 Processor Kit with ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A sTR5 CEB Motherboard from B&H. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor fits in the sTR5 socket of this ASUS Pro workstation motherboard. With both the processor and motherboard ready to go, you can focus on purchasing the rest of your build, such as the graphics card, memory (RAM), storage, power supply, and case.
Designed for enthusiasts, creators, and professionals who require workstation-grade performance, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 4.2 GHz 24-Core sTR5 Processor provides improved core counts, massive memory bandwidth, and next-gen platform capabilities. The processor features 24 cores and is built using the 4nm Zen 5 architecture with the sTR5 socket.
With a 4.2 GHz base clock speed and 128MB of L3 cache, this processor significantly reduces rendering times for 8K video, high-res photos, and 3D models. You can also overclock this processor up to 5.4 GHz. This CPU supports up to a total of 92 PCIe 5.0 lanes, 88 of which are usable. It also supports quad-channel 6400 MT/s DDR5 ECC RAM for fast multitasking. Whether you're rendering cinematic VFX, simulating real-world physics, or locally fine-tuning billion-parameter AI models, the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is built to break bottlenecks and accelerate innovation.
Please note that a CPU cooler is NOT included.
This processor does not come with integrated graphics and requires a dedicated graphics card (sold separately).
Delivering exceptional performance with a compact form factor, the ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A sTR5 CEB Motherboard supports AMD Threadripper and Threadripper PRO WX-Series 9000 and 7000 processors with the sTR5 socket.
Up to four quad-channel DDR5 ECC DIMMs may be installed for smooth multitasking. For storage, you can add three PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs to load demanding applications and large projects in a flash. There is also support for up to four SATA III drives and two SlimSAS drives. With three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, you can install a multiple graphics cards and other expansions.
The rear panel features two USB4 ports that can transfer up to 40 Gb/s and 30W of power with compatible devices. They are accompanied by six 10 Gb/s USB-A ports and one USB-A 2.0 port. There are also two DisplayPort-in connectors. Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support alongside 10 Gb/s and 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet ports provide fast connections to compatible networks. Windows 11 is required to take advantage of all the motherboard's functions.