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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X specs, benchmarks, and best prices. 6 cores, 12 threads, Zen 5. Best budget AM5 gaming CPU.
Performance
50
Gaming
72
Value
86
MSRP
$279
Released Aug 2024
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Full Specifications
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.9GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.4GHz |
| Total Cache | 38MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Architecture | Zen 5 |
| Process Node | 4nm |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Memory Support | DDR5-5600 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Release Date | 2024-08-15 |
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Understand the Specs
Browse all terms →DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5)
The latest generation of system memory offering higher bandwidth and capacity than DDR4. Standard for new PC builds in 2026 with typical speeds of 5600-6400 MT/s.
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XMP and EXPO (RAM Profiles)
Pre-configured RAM overclocking profiles that let you run your memory at its advertised speed with one BIOS toggle. XMP is Intel's standard; EXPO is AMD's.
CPU Cores and Threads
A core is an independent processing unit within a CPU. Threads are virtual cores created via simultaneous multithreading (SMT/Hyper-Threading), allowing each core to handle two tasks at once.
Clock Speed
The frequency at which a processor executes instructions, measured in GHz (billions of cycles per second). Higher clock speeds generally mean faster single-threaded performance.
CPU Cache (L1, L2, L3)
Ultra-fast memory built into the CPU die that stores frequently accessed data. L1 is fastest and smallest; L3 is largest. Critical for gaming performance.