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AMD Ryzen 5 9600

6 cores · 12 threads · 5.2 GHz boost · AM5

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  • Cores 6
  • Threads 12
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz
  • Boost clock 5.2 GHz
  • Cache 32 MB
  • Cooler in the box Wraith Stealth

AMD Ryzen 5 9600 is a desktop processor with 6 cores, 12 threads and up to 5.2 GHz. It fits AM5 motherboards. It came out in 2025.

Released
2025-02-19
Socket
AM5
Power
65 W

Specifications

Key specs

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
3.8 GHz
Boost clock
5.2 GHz
Cache
32 MB
Cooler in the box
Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics
Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
TDP / board power
65 W
Socket
AM5
Memory type
DDR5
Architecture
Zen 5
Code name
Granite Ridge
Process
TSMC 4 nm
PCIe interface
PCIe 5.0
Max memory speed
DDR5-5600
L2 cache
6 MB
Overclocking
Unlocked
Memory channels
2
Released
2025-02-19

Specs adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Ryzen 5 9600 vs similar processors

AMD Ryzen 5 9600AMD Ryzen 5 9500FAMD Ryzen 5 9600XAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Cores6668
Threads12121216
Base clock3.8 GHz3.8 GHz3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock5.2 GHz5 GHz5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Cache32 MB32 MB32 MB32 MB
Cooler in the boxWraith StealthWraith StealthNot includedNot included
Integrated graphicsRadeon Graphics (2 CU)—Radeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released2025202520242024

Questions about the Ryzen 5 9600

What are the main specs of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600?

6 cores, 12 threads, 5.2 GHz boost, AM5, 65 W.

Which socket does the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 use?

AM5.

When did the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 come out?

It was released in 2025/02 (AMD).

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