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Specifications

Key specs

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
3.9 GHz
Boost clock
5.4 GHz
Cache
32 MB
Cooler in the box
Not included
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
2024-08-08

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

Ryzen 5 9600X vs similar processors

AMD Ryzen 5 9600XAMD Ryzen 5 9600AMD Ryzen 7 9700XAMD Ryzen 5 9500F
Cores6686
Threads12121612
Base clock3.9 GHz3.8 GHz3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock5.4 GHz5.2 GHz5.5 GHz5 GHz
Cache32 MB32 MB32 MB32 MB
Cooler in the boxNot includedWraith StealthNot includedWraith Stealth
Integrated graphicsRadeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)Radeon Graphics (2 CU)—
Released2024202520242025

Questions about the Ryzen 5 9600X

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

6 cores, 12 threads, 5.4 GHz boost, AM5, 65 W.

Which socket does the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X use?

AM5.

When did the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X come out?

It was released in 2024/08 (AMD).

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