Ryzen 5 9600X
CPU·Mid-Range

Ryzen 5 9600X

AMD

PassMark

30,003

Performance

Mid-Range

8 August 2024 (1 year ago)
65 Watt
Granite Ridge (2024−2025)

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Overview

The Ryzen 5 9600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,003 points. Launch price was $279.

Specifications

General

Type
desktop
Designer
AMD
Launch price
$279
Manufacturer
TSMC
Release date
8 August 2024 (1 year ago)
Architecture codename
Granite Ridge (2024−2025)
Performance ranking position
436

Technical

Cores
6
Threads
12
Die size
70.6 mm2
L1 cache
80 kB (per core)
L2 cache
1 MB (per core)
L3 cache
32 MB (total)
Max frequency
5.4 GHz
64-bit support
+
Base frequency
3.9 GHz
Transistor count
8,315 million
Process technology
4 nm
Unlocked multiplier
+
Max core temperature
95 °C

Compatibility

Socket
AM5
Power consumption (TDP)
65 Watt
Max processors in config
1

Memory

RAM types
DDR5

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