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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Codename: Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) Released: June 3, 2024
Total Cores
6
Physical Cores
Total Threads
12
Concurrent Threads
Boost Clock
5400 MHz
Max Turbo Frequency

Technical Highlights

Vendor : AMD
Socket : AM5
Manufacturing Process : 4 nm
TDP (PL1) : 65 W

About this CPU

Zen 5 desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, featuring Radeon 610M integrated graphics and strong single-core performance.

Last updated: April 09, 2026

Overall Score Of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

This summarizes how AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores across single-core performance, multi-core performance, CPU architecture, memory architecture, and energy efficiency.

77
Overall
Single-Core Performance
85
Multi-Core Performance
66
CPU Architecture
62
Memory Architecture
60
Energy Efficiency
80

General Information of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

CPU Name

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Vendor

AMD

Release Date

June 3, 2024

Type

Desktop

Instruction Set

x86-64

Codename

Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)

Package and Thermals of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Manufacturing Process

4 nm

50% of the current best Manufacturing Process score

Max Temp (TJMax)

Excellent

95 C

86% of the current best Max Temp (TJMax) score

Transistor Count

8.3 billion

TDP (PL1)

65 W

Max. Boost TDP (PL2)

142 W

Socket

AM5

CPU Cores of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Performance Cores

P-Cores

6

25% of the current best P-Cores score

P-Threads

12

38% of the current best P-Threads score

P-Core Base Frequency

Excellent

3900 MHz

83% of the current best P-Core Base Frequency score

P-Core Turbo Frequency

Excellent

5400 MHz

90% of the current best P-Core Turbo Frequency score

Total

Total Cores

6

19% of the current best Total Cores score

Total Threads

12

38% of the current best Total Threads score

Multiplier

Unlocked

Bus Frequency

Top tier

100 MHz

100% of the current best Bus Frequency score

Unlocked Multiplier

Yes

L1 Cache

80 KB

42% of the current best L1 Cache score

L2 Cache

1 MB

2% of the current best L2 Cache score

L3 Cache

32 MB

17% of the current best L3 Cache score

NPU

No

Memory Support of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Memory Types

Top tier

DDR5-5600

90% of the current best Memory Types score

Max Memory Size

Good

192 GB

38% of the current best Max Memory Size score

Memory Channels

2

3% of the current best Memory Channels score

Max Memory Bandwidth

89.6 GB/s

11% of the current best Max Memory Bandwidth score

ECC Support

Yes

Technologies

AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP

Benchmarks of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Geekbench V6

Benchmark results for this category.

Multi-Core:
15,031 (85th)
46% of max score
Single-Core:
3,334 (16th)
78% of max score
Excellent
File Compression:
1,550
58% of max score
Clang Compression:
102
32% of max score
HTML5 Browser:
299
36% of max score
PDF Renderer:
375
49% of max score
Text Processing:
354
79% of max score
Excellent
Background Blur:
77
66% of max score
Good
Photo Processing:
123
51% of max score
Ray Tracing:
22
35% of max score

PassMark CPU

Benchmark results for this category.

Multi-Core:
30,064 (85th)
41% of max score
Single-Core:
4,571 MOps/Sec
77% of max score
Excellent
Integer Math:
90,000 MOps/Sec
37% of max score
Floating Point:
60,200 MOps/Sec
27% of max score
Prime Numbers:
233 Million Primes/Sec
22% of max score
String Sorting:
36,000 Thousand Strings/Sec
29% of max score
Data Encryption:
16,700 MBytes/Sec
29% of max score
Data Compression:
342,100 KBytes/Sec
32% of max score
Physics:
2,003 Frames/Sec
23% of max score
Extended Instructions:
28,100 Million Matrices/Sec
38% of max score

Cinebench 2024

Benchmark results for this category.

Multi-Core:
1,031 (92nd)
33% of max score
Single-Core:
135
65% of max score
Good

Blender

Benchmark results for this category.

Render Score:
29% of max score

Performance Charts Of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

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Frequently Asked Questions about AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X was officially released in June 3, 2024, targeting the Desktop market.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is equipped with 6 cores and 12 threads, offering solid performance for general computing and entry-level tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X uses the AM5 socket. This is a critical specification for compatibility, as it dictates which motherboards can support this processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X operates at a base clock frequency of 3900 MHz for its performance cores. This is the speed the processor runs at under normal, non-intensive workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X can reach a maximum turbo boost frequency of 5400 MHz on its performance cores. This allows the CPU to dynamically increase its speed to handle demanding tasks and gaming workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a maximum junction temperature (TjMax) of 95 C. This is the maximum temperature possible before the processor initiates thermal throttling or shuts down to prevent permanent damage.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X achieves a multi-core score of 1,031 on Cinebench 2024, reflecting its capability in multi-threaded creative and rendering applications.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 3,334 on the Geekbench v6 single-core test, indicating how snappy and responsive it will feel in everyday applications and most games.

With an overall performance rating of 77%, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is considered a high-performance processor in our comprehensive CPU database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X features 32 MB of L3 cache. A larger cache helps the processor access frequently used data faster, which can significantly boost gaming performance.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a base power consumption (TDP) of 65 W. This value is important for choosing an adequate CPU cooler and determining your overall system power requirements.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X supports DDR5-5600 memory, dictating the RAM speeds and capacities you can pair with this processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X includes an integrated GPU, meaning you don't strictly need a dedicated graphics card for basic display output.