AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor review

Ryzen 5 9600X processor released by AMD; release date: 8 Aug 2024. At the time of release, the processor cost $279.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 6, threads - 12. Maximum CPU clock speed - 5.4 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 95°C. Manufacturing process technology - 4 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 32 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: AM5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 65 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4843

4579

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

185062

30032

3DMark Fire Strike
Physics Score

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

24923

7599

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	4579
PassMark - CPU mark	30032
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	7599

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	8 Aug 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$279
Place in performance rating	202
Performance
Base frequency	3.9 GHz
Die size	70.6 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	32 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C
Maximum frequency	5.4 GHz
Number of cores	6
Number of threads	12
Transistor count	8,315 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 24 Lanes, (CPU only)