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Achieve next-level power and next-level gaming with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU. From the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, this entry-level CPU is built on Zen 5 architecture with AI-acceleration to unlock unprecedented performance. Enjoy a 16% uptick on previous Ryzen generations! Plus, with support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0, USB4, and WiFi 7, this CPU has a clear upgrade path and is future proofed for upcoming tech.
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU has been optimised to provide a ~16% uptick in performance over the previous Ryzen generation. Enjoy smoother gaming, more efficient workflows, and more power in your content creation. This entry-level CPU has six cores and twelve threads with SMT (simultaneous multithreading technology), making it excellent for 1080p gaming and budding content creators. The base clock speed for this processor is 3.9GHz, but this can be boosted to 5.4GHz with the use of Precision Boost 2 or Precision Boost Overdrive.
To optimise efficiency, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a total 32MB cache split into L1, L2, and L3 tiers. This increases the amount of accessible information, supporting the enhanced performance and IPC (instructions per cycle) uplift. What’s more, this processor has a maximum 65W TDP for increased energy efficiency.
The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series is built on an innovative 4nm process and Zen 5 architecture. Putting performance, scalability, and efficiency at the core of this architecture’s design ensures you’ll enjoy the best in gaming, streaming, and content creation. This generation has been improved with branch prediction accuracy and latency, higher throughput, and more parallelism.
This has been paired with the latest in AI acceleration. As a result, you can effortlessly handle AI workloads, regardless of how complex the AI model is. In fact, you can enjoy up to 20% faster AI in select models, making AMD Ryzen 9000 the ultimate AI processing solution.
The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series is designed to support your gaming and workflows for longer. These processors utilise the AMD AM5 platform, like Ryzen 7000. This socket was engineered to grow with the technology industry as it develops and innovates.
As such, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0 on both storage and graphics, USB4, and WiFi 7, offering a clear upgrade path with a future-proofed design.
| Model | Cores | Threads | Max Boost Clock | Total Cache | PCIe Version | Default TDP |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 16 | 32 | Up to 5.7GHz | 64MB | Gen 5.0 | 170W |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 12 | 24 | Up to 5.6GHz | 64MB | Gen 5.0 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.2GHz | 96MB | Gen 5.0 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 8 | 16 | Up to 5.5GHz | 32MB | Gen 5.0 | 65W |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 6 | 12 | Up to 5.4GHz | 32MB | Gen 5.0 | 65W |
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU has integrated AMD Radeon graphics, utilising two graphics cores and 2200MHz frequency. This provides best-in-class integrated graphics performance, enabling you to play an exciting range of gaming titles without a dedicated GPU.
To operate an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, a motherboard equipped with an AM5 1718 LGA socket is essential. The compatible chipset is:
Please note that more chipsets will be made available as more models in the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series release.
To optimise compatibility, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs can be equipped with either an AM4 AIO or air CPU cooler or AM5 AIO or air CPU cooler. No cooler is included within the scope of delivery.
The AMD Rzyen 5 9600X CPU is great for casual and entry-level gaming. The six cores and twelve threads are equipped with SMT technology to effortlessly handle complex processes. What’s more, the Zen 5 architecture and AI-acceleration is packed with features that will optimise your performance.
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads.
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU is compatible with the AMD AM5 socket. This AMD socket uses a land grid array (LGA) rather than a pin grid array (PGA), so there is no cross compatibility with AMD AM4 sockets. However, the outer socket shape has been designed so that your AM4 coolers will remain compatible.
The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series supports DDR5 RAM, including the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X. This can be overclocked with the easy-to-use AMD EXPO software, provided your chosen RAM modules support this feature.
| CPU | |
| CPU Manufacturer | AMD |
| CPU Series | AMD Ryzen |
| CPU Socket | AM5 |
| CPU Architecture | Zen 5 |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| CPU Threads | 12 |
| Hyperthreading / Multithreading | Yes |
| Open Multiplier | Yes |
| Memory Controller | dual channel |
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cooler Included | No |
| CPU Packaging | boxed / retail |
| AI | |
| AI Acceleration | No |
| Lighting | |
| Lighting / RGB | No |
| Graphics Card | |
| Integrated GPU | Yes |
| Memory | |
| Memory Compatibility | DDR5 |
| EEC Support | Yes |
Okay, so it's not the best CPU out there for gaming, however the improvement from 5600x to this is outstanding, shame the price is what it is however the performance for what it is, is amazing, even beating a 5800x3d from AM4. Now, 9800x3d is certainly better but at double the price if your lucky. If you want to just get onto the AM5 ladder, this is certainly an okay choice
I bought this new processor last week and is sometimes runs at 6.4GHz while staying at 80 degrees. I disabled the 105W TDP in the Bios settings and set a manual max temperature of 80. Using HWMonitor I have seen this CPU reach 6.4GHz.
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