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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

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Ryzen 5 9600X

Released August 2024.1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launch Date 08/08/2024 on the AMD page. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Cores
6
Max boost clock
5.4GHz
L3 cache
32MB
Socket or package
AM5

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General

Series
Ryzen 9000 Series1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Series row: Ryzen 9000 Series.
Model numbers
100-100001405WOF, 100-0000014051Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product ID Boxed 100-100001405WOF and Product ID Tray 100-000001405.
GTIN / EAN
73014331560911Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/j9epsxb36/AMD-Ryzen-5-9600XRead 14 October 2026UPC 730143315609 for the boxed 100-100001405WOF. The page also lists EAN 0730143315609 and 4068688516264 without saying which box the second one belongs to, so it is not stored.
Announced
2 June 20242Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-6-2-amd-unveils-next-gen-zen-5-ryzen-processors-to-p.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD press release dated 2 June 2024 (Computex, Taipei) unveils the Ryzen 9000 Series and lists the Ryzen 5 9600X with 6 cores, 12 threads and 65W. No price or exact date is given there.
Status
Available1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product is listed and current on AMD's page.
Predecessor
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-cpu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware's review says the Ryzen 5 9600X replaces the Ryzen 5 7600X.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$2793Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-CPU-154106/News/AMD-offizielle-Preise-Ryzen-5-9600X-7-9700X-9-9900X-9950X-1453176Read 14 October 2026PC Games Hardware, 7 August 2024: AMD confirmed on X that the Ryzen 5 9600X goes on sale on 8 August 2024 at 279 US dollars. It lists the Ryzen 5 7600X at 299 US dollars. Tom's Hardware, published 7 August 2024, also gives $279. Prices are before sales tax.
Launch price (EU)
€3094Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-CPU-154106/News/Ryzen-7-9700X-und-Ryzen-5-9600X-zum-Tiefstpreis-1453430Read 14 October 2026PC Games Hardware, 9 August 2024: AMD recommends a retail price of 309 euro for the Ryzen 5 9600X in Germany. Shops listed 309 euro on launch day. German consumer prices normally include VAT. The article does not state the tax treatment.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
Segment
Desktop1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Instruction set
x86-641Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Codename
Granite Ridge1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Former Codename row reads Granite Ridge AM5. Stored without the socket.
CPU process (as published)
TSMC 4nm FinFET1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores. The I/O die is TSMC 6nm FinFET.
CPU process node
4nm1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
AVX-512
Yes1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Supported Extensions list includes AVX512.

Cores and clocks

Core configuration
CountCoreBase clock (GHz)Max clock (GHz)
6Zen 53.95.4
Source1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD names no core roles. Processor Architecture is Zen 5. Base Clock is AMD's average effective base frequency of all cores. Max. Boost Clock is the highest single-core clock.
Cores
6
Cores labelled performance
Not available
Cores labelled efficiency
Not available
Threads
121Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Max boost clock
5.4GHz1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Unlocked for overclocking
Yes1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Cache

L2 cache
6MB1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
L3 cache
32MB1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 202632 MB L3. L2 is 6 MB and L1 is 480 KB.
AMD 3D V-Cache
No5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-cpu-reviewRead 14 October 2026The table lists 38MB (6+32) of L2 and L3 and the text sets the chip apart from AMD's gaming-focused X3D processors. AMD names V-Cache only on its X3D models. The AMD page lists no stacked cache.

Power and thermals

Base power (TDP)
65W1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Default TDP 65W.
Max turbo power
88W5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-cpu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specifications table row for the Ryzen 5 9600X reads TDP / PPT 65W / 88W. The text calls it a 65/88W TDP/PPT rating. 88 W is AMD's package power tracking limit. BuildCores also lists PPT 88 W.11Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/j9epsxb36/AMD-Ryzen-5-9600XRead 14 October 2026Specifications list PPT 88 W next to TDP 65 W.
Configurable power range
Not available
Max operating temperature
95°C1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Memory

Memory support
Memory typeModule typeModulesMax speed (MT/s)
DDR5UDIMM2x1R5,600
DDR5UDIMM2x2R5,600
DDR5UDIMM4x1R3,600
DDR5UDIMM4x2R3,600
Source1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Max Memory Speed rows: 2x1R DDR5-5600, 2x2R DDR5-5600, 4x1R DDR5-3600, 4x2R DDR5-3600. System Memory Subtype is UDIMM.
Max memory speed (official)
5,600MT/s
Memory channels
21Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
Not available
Max memory
256GB1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
ECC memory support
Yes1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page says ECC Support: Yes (Requires mobo support).

Platform

Socket or package
AM51Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Compatible chipsets
AMD A620, AMD X670E, AMD X670, AMD B650E, AMD B650, AMD X870E, AMD X870, AMD B840, AMD B8501Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
CPU PCIe lanes
PCIe generationLanes
524
Source1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026PCI Express Version is PCIe 5.0. Native PCIe Lanes (Total/Usable) is 28 and 24. The 24 usable lanes are stored.
CPU PCIe lanes in total
24
Highest PCIe generation
5
Native USB ports
StandardCount
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)4
USB 2.01
Source1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) 4 and Native USB 2.0 (480Mbps) 1.
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
No

Integrated graphics

Integrated graphics
Yes1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Integrated GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Graphics Model: AMD Radeon Graphics.
GPU cores
21Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Graphics Core Count 2.
Max GPU clock
2,200MHz1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Graphics Frequency 2200 MHz.
Max displays
Not available
DisplayPort version
Not available
HDMI version
Not available
Hardware video encode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC)12Maker product pagegithub.com/GPUOpen-LibrariesAndSDKs/AMF/wiki/GPU-and-APU-HW-Features-and-SupportRead 14 October 2026AMD AMF wiki lists Ryzen 9xxx Granite Ridge with VCN 3.0. The VCN 3.0 and 3.1 row shows AVC and HEVC encode and N/A for AV1.
Hardware video decode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV112Maker product pagegithub.com/GPUOpen-LibrariesAndSDKs/AMF/wiki/GPU-and-APU-HW-Features-and-SupportRead 14 October 2026The same row shows AVC, HEVC, VP9 and AV1 decode. The table is per chip family, not per processor number.

NPU

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NPU performance
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Total AI performance
Not available

Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core
135.4points7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-review/3Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2024 single-core chart: 135.4 CB marks for the Ryzen 5 9600X at its default 65W TDP. The chart also has a 9600X 105W TDP bar at 135.1, which is not stored. Review of 24 March 2026. Test system: MSI MPG X870E Carbon Wi-Fi, 2x16 GB G.Skill Trident Z Neo RGB DDR5-6000 with EXPO, Corsair iCue Link H150i RGB, Windows 11 Pro, VBS off, Resizable BAR on, Precision Boost Overdrive off.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
971points7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-review/3Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi-core chart: 971 CB marks at the default 65W TDP. The 105W TDP bar reads 1,020. Same test system.
Cinebench 2026 single-thread
550points7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-review/3Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2026 chart titled Single-Core: 550 points at the default 65W TDP. Tom's does not say whether it is the Single Thread or Single Core test. Club386 measured 543 points in Single Thread on a similar system, so it is stored as single-thread like the other cpu products. Same test system.
Cinebench 2026 multi-core
4,043points7Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-review/3Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2026 multi-core chart: 4,043 points at the default 65W TDP. The 105W TDP bar reads 4,248. Same test system.
Geekbench 6 single-core
3,352points10Reviewclub386.com/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-vs-amd-ryzen-5-9600xRead 14 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core chart alt text and text: 3,352 points for the Ryzen 5 9600X, 27 March 2026. Test system: MSI MEG X870E Ace Max, 32 GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL32, Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420, RTX 5090 Founders Edition. Intel Binary Optimisation does not apply to AMD. Geekbench 6 minor version not stated.
Geekbench 6 multi-core
14,842points10Reviewclub386.com/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-vs-amd-ryzen-5-9600xRead 14 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core chart alt text: 14,842 points. Same test system.
Game frame rates
GameGraphics cardWidth (px)Height (px)PresetAverage FPS1 % low FPS
Baldur's Gate 3NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra123.186
Counter-Strike 2NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra643.6230
Cyberpunk 2077NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra100.680
F1 2024NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra171.3102
Final Fantasy XIVNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition19201080Ultra136.187
Source8Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-review/2Read 14 October 2026Per-game charts at 1920x1080 Ultra with average and 1 percent low bars, RTX 5090 Founders Edition, default 65W TDP. Games: Baldur's Gate 3 123.1 and 86, Counter-Strike 2 643.6 and 230, Cyberpunk 2077 100.6 and 80, F1 2024 171.3 and 102, Final Fantasy XIV 136.1 and 87. Same test system as the Cinebench results, with DDR5-6000 EXPO. Upscaling and ray tracing are not stated, so those columns are left out. Intel's iBOT does not apply to an AMD chip.

Measured power and temperature

CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
93W9Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-review/4Read 14 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi-core render, EPS12V measured with HWiNFO and Benchlab, average 93 W. The chart title reads Higher is better, which is a label error for watts. Same test system as the game results.
CPU power while gaming (measured)
86.2W8Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-review/2Read 14 October 202617 Game CPU Power Geomean chart: 86.2 W average CPU power at 1920x1080 with variable High and Ultra settings, RTX 5090 Founders Edition. The chart does not name the measurement method.
CPU power at idle (measured)
22W9Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-5-250k-plus-review/4Read 14 October 2026Idle Power Consumption chart, EPS12V measured with HWiNFO and Benchlab, average 22 W. Same test system.
CPU temperature in stress test
69°C6Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-cpu-review/4Read 14 October 2026Launch review of 8 August 2024: the Ryzen 5 9600X never exceeded 69C during the multi-threaded test run (Corona, y-cruncher, HandBrake, POV-Ray, Cinebench and Blender) and peaked at 88W. Test system: ASRock X670E Taichi, G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 at the stock DDR5-5600, Corsair iCue Link H150i RGB water cooler, open bench, launch-day firmware. Room temperature is not stated. This is the highest value of the suite, not a single sustained load.
All-core clock in stress test
Not available

In the box

Cooler in the box
No1Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-5-9600x.htmlRead 14 October 2026Thermal Solution (PIB) is Not Included.
Included cooler
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years13Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/warranty/PIB.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD Processor in a Box (PIB) 3-Year Limited Warranty for boxed processors bought new at retail. A tray processor is handled by the seller, not AMD. Global.

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Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)
100-100001405WOF730143315609$279€309
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