AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor has seen significant improvements in its performance on Linux two years after its release. When tested with various workloads, the CPU showed flat or minimal gains, but some notable boosts were observed in specific video encoder applications and energy efficiency.
While some core enhancements have occurred, the overall trend remains positive for AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors. In a noteworthy development, this latest Linux software stack has streamlined the processor’s performance and reduced power consumption. This progress underscores the continuous effort to optimize AMD’s Zen-based processors on the Linux platform.
Source: https://www.phoronix.com/review/threadripper-7980x-2025/3