AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX May Launch at $13K Price Point
AMD's 96-core Threadripper PRO 9995WX could sell for $13,000, doubling EPYC 9655’s price. Is it worth the workstation premium?
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AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX May Launch at $13K Price Point AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX Could Be the Priciest Desktop CPU Ever Content creators, engineers, and professionals in AI-intensive industries are eyeing AMD’s next-gen workstation CPU—the Threadripper PRO 9995WX . Early reports suggest this monster of a processor could retail at a jaw-dropping $13,000, making it one of the most expensive desktop CPUs ever sold. With 96 cores and 192 threads built on AMD's latest Zen 5 architecture, it's engineered for professionals with massive computing demands. But the staggering price tag has tech enthusiasts questioning whether the performance gain justifies the cost, especially when compared to the 96-core EPYC 9655 , which sells for less than half the rumored price. Image credit: Tomshardware Performance Potential of the AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX The Threadripper PRO 9995WX is expected to push the limits of what's possible in a workstation CPU. Built on the 4nm Zen 5 process, this chip is designed for creators and engineers dealing with h…