AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.9 - 5.4 GHz
Socket: AM5
TDP: 65W
Price: $174.00 from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.9 - 5.4 GHz
Socket
AM5
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$174.00
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X packs 6 cores and 12 threads. Integrated Radeon graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 32MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3.9GHz base to 5.4GHz boost. It drops into the AM5 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Expect to pay around $174.00, which lands it among mid-range options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | AM5 |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 5 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon |
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