AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a powerful desktop processor that offers impressive performance for a variety of tasks. With a total of 6 cores and 12 threads, this processor is capable of handling multitasking with ease and can handle demanding applications such as video editing and gaming without breaking a sweat. The base frequency of 4.7 GHz and max turbo frequency of 5.4 GHz ensure that the processor can deliver fast and responsive performance, even under heavy workloads. One of the standout features of the Ryzen 5 9600X is its 32 MB of L3 cache, which helps to further improve its overall performance. The integrated graphics model also adds value to this processor, allowing users to enjoy decent graphics performance without the need for a dedicated GPU. With a TDP of 65 W, the Ryzen 5 9600X strikes a good balance between performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for a wide range of desktop systems. Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a solid choice for users who are looking for a reliable and high-performance processor for their desktop PC.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
August 2024
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Ryzen 5 9600X
Code Name
Granite Ridge AM5
Generation
Zen 5

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Basic Frequency
3.9 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 5.4 GHz
L1 Cache
480 KB
L2 Cache
6 MB
L3 Cache
32 MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AM5
Unlocked for Overclocking
?
AMD`s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. GD-26.
Yes
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
TSMC 4nm FinFET
TDP
65W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
95°C
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe® 5.0
Instruction Set
?
The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
x86-64

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR5
Max Memory Size
?
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
256 GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Maximum Memory Speed
2x1R DDR5-5600, 2x2R DDR5-5600, 4x1R DDR5-3600, 4x2R DDR5-3600
ECC Memory Support
Yes (Requires mobo support)

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Graphics Frequency
?
Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
2200 MHz
Graphics Core Count
2

Miscellaneous

Official Website
OS Support
Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
3228
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
14047
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
4512
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
30510

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
4224 +30.9%
2852 -11.6%
2722 -15.7%
2638 -18.3%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
16271 +15.8%
14882 +5.9%
13173 -6.2%
12316 -12.3%
Passmark CPU Single Core
5268 +16.8%
4636 +2.7%
4308 -4.5%
4191 -7.1%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
33707 +10.5%
32025 +5%
29016 -4.9%
27806 -8.9%