The Ryzen 5 9600X is a top 1% performing desktop gaming CPU released on Aug 08, 2024. It's currently in stock for $191.00, so it's an amazing value for money.
| Aug 8th, 2024 | $279.00 | 65 W | 6/12 | 3.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
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Ryzen 5 9600X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 8th, 2024 |
| MSRP | $279.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge |
| Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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FPS| GPU | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB |
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| RAM | 16 GB |
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May 29th, 2025
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FPS| GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
| CPU | Ryzen 5 9600X |
| RAM | 16 GB |
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FPS| GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
| CPU | Ryzen 5 9600X |
| RAM | 32 GB |
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Skytech Nebula 2
Jul 4th, 2025
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FPS| GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
| CPU | Ryzen 5 9600X |
| RAM | 16 GB |
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CLX Set
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FPS| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 |
| CPU | Ryzen 5 9600X |
| RAM | 32 GB |
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Centaurus Paladin-R
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FPS| GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
| CPU | Ryzen 5 9600X |
| RAM | 32 GB |
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FPS| GPU | Radeon RX 7600 |
| CPU | Ryzen 5 9600X |
| RAM | 32 GB |
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