AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
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Brand6
Cores12
Threads65 W
TDP4 nm
Process Size3.9 GH/z
Base Clock5.4 GH/z
Boost ClockDDR5
Memory Supportamd socket am5
SocketAMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Techinical Specs
Processor Details
Name
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Brand
amd
Process Type
desktop
Release Date
Aug 8th 2024
Launch Price
279 $
Specifications
Socket
amd socket am5
Foundry
TSMC
Process Size
4 nm
Die Size
70.6 mm 2
Package
FC-LGA1718
Performance
Frequency
3.9 GH/z
Boost Clock
5.4 GH/z
Multiplier
39.0 x
Multiplier Unlocked
YES
TDP
65 W
Core Configuration
Total Cores
6
Total Threads
12
Hybrid Cores
N/A
Integrated GPU
Radeon Graphics
Cache
L1: 80 KB
L2: 1.00 MB
L3: 32.00 MB
Architecture
Codename
Granite Ridge
Generation
Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))
Memory Support
DDR5
ECC Memory Support
YES
PCI Express
Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only)
Supported Chipsets
X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
Features
- • MMX
- • SSE
- • SSE2
- • SSE3
- • SSSE3
- • SSE4A
- • SSE4.1
- • SSE4.2
- • AES
- • AVX
- • AVX2
- • AVX-512
- • BMI1
- • BMI2
- • SHA
- • F16C
- • FMA3
- • AMD64
- • EVP
- • AMD-V
- • SMAP
- • SMEP
- • SMT
- • Precision Boost 2
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Performance in Benchmarks
Cinebench R23
PassMark
Geekbench 5
Blender
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Processor
$279
PCBench Rating in 2025
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AI Summary
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X delivers excellent single-core performance thanks to its Zen 5 architecture, making it a strong choice for gaming and everyday productivity. With a competitive Cinebench Single score of 2154, it outperforms older Ryzen 5 chips like the Ryzen 5 7600X3D. At $279, it's well-priced against Intel’s Core Ultra 5 245, though multi-core workloads reveal its 6-core limit.
Pros
- Strong single-threaded performance ideal for modern gaming
- Efficient 4nm process with 65W TDP for low power consumption
- Beats previous-gen Ryzen 5 CPUs in both Cinebench and Blender
- Priced competitively at $279 with AM5 platform longevity
Cons
- Only 6 cores, limiting performance in heavy multi-threaded tasks
- Outperformed by Intel’s 14+ core Ultras in multi-core benchmarks
- Lacks 3D V-Cache, so not ideal for gaming maxing out CPU caches
- New AM5 platform may require pricier DDR5 and motherboard
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