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
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AMD 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
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Processor
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PCBench Rating in 2026
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AI Summary
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X provides solid single‑core gaming with 5.4 GHz boost and 12 threads at a $279 price. It outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D in most benchmarks, while staying 65 W. Yet newer Intel Core i5-14600 or Intel Core i5-14400 give comparable performance with fewer cores, and 3D‑VCache CPUs still dominate tasks.
Pros
- Strong single‑core performance for gaming, thanks to a 5.4 GHz boost clock.
- Excellent multi‑core productivity with 12 threads, surpassing many 6‑core rivals.
- 65 W TDP keeps power consumption and heat low for quiet builds.
- Competitive $279 price delivers great value compared to newer 7‑/8‑core CPUs.
Cons
- Relies on older Zen‑5 architecture; lacks 3D V‑Cache for memory‑intensive workloads.
- Single‑core slightly behind some newer 6‑core CPUs like Intel Core i5-14600.
- Limited future‑proofing with only 6 cores; not ideal for heavy content creation.
- Integrated GPU is modest; no discrete GPU required for serious gaming.
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