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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£2,280PassMark multi-core score:92743N. of physical cores:24CPU boost clock speed:5.4 GHzCPU socket:sTR5TDP (Thermal design power):350 W

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX Review: Compare 74 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

9.0

Technical score

25%

7.2

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 93% of processors
5.9

Value for money

Value for money
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

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9.0

Technical score

Technical score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

60%

9.5

Performance

18%

8.5

Architecture

10%

9.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

5.4

Power & Thermal

4%

9.3

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

★Better than 99%
7.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 59%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Technical score
Technical score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

60%

9.5

Performance

18%

8.5

Architecture

10%

9.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

5.4

Power & Thermal

4%

9.3

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

9.0
Reviews score
7.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.9
Processor type
workstation
This processor belongs to the workstation processor class, which is more advanced than that of 95.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
CPU socket
sTR5
This processor uses the sTR5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Chipset
WRX90, TRX50
This processor supports WRX90, TRX50 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 99% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 69.3% of processors and equal to that of 7.1% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
24
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 24 CPU cores, which is more than 96.3% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
CPU threads
48
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 48 CPU threads, which is more than 98.4% of processors and equal to 0.4% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.4 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5.4 GHz which is higher than that of 94.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
24x 4.2 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 24x4.2 GHz which is higher than that of 98.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
92,743
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 92,743 in PassMark, which is higher than 99.1% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 86.8% of processors and equal to that of 7.7% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 4 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 86.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.8% of processors.
L3 cache
128 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 128 MB which is larger than that of 98% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
L2 cache
24 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 93.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
L1 cache
1920 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 1920 KB which is larger than that of 95.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This processor supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.8% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
6,400 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 82.6% of processors and equal to 8% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-6400 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 86.6% of processors and equal to 2.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
6,400 MHz
This processor supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 97.5% of processors and equal to 1.8% of processors.
Maximum memory capacity
2 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 2 TB of memory, which is more than 98.4% of processors and equal to 1.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
no
This processor does not include integrated graphics. 85.4% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
350 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 350 W which is higher than that of 98.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
350 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 350 W which is higher than that of 98.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 8.09x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (92,743 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    92,743 vs 11,469
  • 4.98x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (25,964 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    25,964 vs 5,209
  • 18 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    24 vs 6
  • 77.3% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,536 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,536 vs 2,558
  • 98.6% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,048 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    3,048 vs 1,535
  • 20 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (24 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    24 vs 4
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Shimada Peak vs Kaby Lake).
    Shimada Peak vs Kaby Lake
  • 40 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (48 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    48 vs 8
  • 7.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.2/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.2 vs 6.7
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (sTR5 vs FP5).
    sTR5 vs FP5
  • 5 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2025 vs 2020).
    July 2025
    2025 vs 2020
  • Higher-end processor class
    This processor belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
    workstation vs mobile
  • 8.09x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (92,743 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    92,743 vs 11,469
  • 4.98x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (25,964 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    25,964 vs 5,209
  • 18 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    24 vs 6
  • 77.3% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,536 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,536 vs 2,558
  • 98.6% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,048 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    3,048 vs 1,535
  • 20 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (24 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    24 vs 4
  • 40 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (48 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    48 vs 8
  • 22.7% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (24x4.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    24x4.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 14 higher clock multiplier
    This processor has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (42 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    42 vs 28
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Shimada Peak vs Kaby Lake).
    Shimada Peak vs Kaby Lake
  • 14.22x larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (128 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    128 MB vs 9 MB
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    24 MB vs 3 MB
  • 2.88x more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (5.3 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    5.33 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    4 nm vs 12 nm
  • 5x larger L1 cache
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1920 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    1,920 KB vs 384 KB
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 6.72x more transistors
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (33.3 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    33.26 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 2x more L2 per core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 112 more PCIe lanes
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (128 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    128 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 32x more memory capacity
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (2 TB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    2 TB vs 64 GB
  • 8.73x higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (409.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    409.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • 2x higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Supports memory overclocking
    This processor supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-6,400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 7.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • 59.3% larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (282 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    282 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 7.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • 9.12x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is more expensive than the average processor (£2,280 vs £250).
    £2,280 vs £250
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 24% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX has worse value for money than the average processor (5.88 vs 7.3).
    5.88 vs 7.29
  • No integrated graphics
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • 6 fewer memory channels
    This processor has fewer memory channels than the average processor (8 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • 9.12x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is more expensive than the average processor (£2,280 vs £250).
    £2,280 vs £250
  • 24% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX has worse value for money than the average processor (5.88 vs 7.3).
    5.88 vs 7.29
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 59.3% larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (282 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    282 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 6 fewer memory channels
    This processor has fewer memory channels than the average processor (8 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • No integrated graphics
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • 7.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • 7.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
scanproaudio.info
≈ estimated
19/09/2025
Studio audio test · Workstation CPU
Verdict
The Threadripper PRO 9965WX runs in-the-box synths and mixing much faster than Intel's 285K, but struggles with live sample playback at tight buffer settings.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

  • Exceptional multi-threaded performance for demanding professional workloads like rendering and simulation.
  • High boost clock speeds (up to 5.4 GHz) that provide responsive single-core performance alongside massive parallelism.
  • Support for 8-channel DDR5 memory and up to 2TB of RAM, offering immense memory bandwidth.
  • Extensive expandability with 128 usable PCIe 5.0 lanes for multiple GPUs and high-speed NVMe storage.
  • Enterprise-grade reliability and security features, including AMD Memory Guard and PRO manageability tools.
  • Unlocked multiplier allows for relatively simple overclocking to gain additional performance.

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

  • Extremely high platform cost, including expensive WRX90 motherboards and the requirement for 8 sticks of RDIMM RAM to reach full potential.
  • Significant cooling requirements due to a high 350W TDP; users often report needing high-end water cooling or specialized air coolers.
  • Iterative improvement over the previous 7000 series, with identical core counts and cache making the 10-20% price hike feel steep to some.
  • Memory bandwidth bottlenecks on this specific 24-core model because it only has 4 CCDs, which can saturate only about half of the 8-channel bandwidth.
  • Lack of integrated graphics necessitates a dedicated GPU, adding to the total system cost.

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is a high-performance workstation processor built on the Zen 5 architecture and a 4nm process, featuring 24 cores and 48 threads with a base clock of 4.2 GHz and a boost clock of up to 5.4 GHz. Key specifications include a massive 128 MB L3 cache, a 350W TDP, and support for 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC memory, alongside an expansive 128 usable PCIe 5.0 lanes for extreme multi-GPU and NVMe storage configurations. Its primary advantages are its industry-leading I/O expandability, enterprise-grade security via AMD PRO technologies, and significant IPC improvements that accelerate complex professional workloads like CAD, scientific simulations, and 8K video editing. However, its high power consumption and the substantial financial investment required for both the CPU and compatible sTR5/WRX90 motherboards may be prohibitive for users who do not fully utilize its massive lane count or professional manageability features.

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