AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 3 | Zen 5 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon |
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 9600 — driven by Boost Clock (5.2 GHz), Base Clock (3.8 GHz)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
0
performance points
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
4
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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