AMD · Ryzen 5 · 2024 · AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a desktop processor with 6 cores, released in 2024 at an MSRP of $279. It is part of the Ryzen 5 lineup, using the Ryzen 9000 platform, and fits the AM5 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Zen 5" architecture. Thanks to AMD Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 12 threads for improved parallelism. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a base clock of 3.9 GHz and can boost up to 5.4 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. AMD manufactures the "Zen 5" silicon on a TSMC 4nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR5 memory. ECC memory is supported, provided the motherboard enables it. With a TDP of 65W, the Ryzen 5 9600X is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. Integrated graphics are provided by the Radeon Graphics solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 384KB of L1, 6MB of L2, and 32MB of L3 cache.
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Ryzen 5 |
| Series | Ryzen 9000 |
| Architecture | Zen 5 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2024 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384KB |
| L2 cache | 6MB |
| L3 cache | 32MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Process | TSMC 4nm |
| Memory type | DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Chipsets | X870E, X870, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 |
| Launch MSRP | $279 |
| Part number | 100-100001405WOF |
| OEM / tray part number | 100-000001405 |