AMD · Released Aug 2024
Ryzen 5 9600X Review
Zen 5 · 6C/12T · 5.4 GHz · $279
Zen 5 for the mainstream — efficient, fast in games, and a long AM5 upgrade path.
Compare with Apple M5 Max → From $279
Specdex Score
88
/ 100
single 92
multi 80
gaming 92
Pros
- +Excellent gaming for the price
- +Low 65W TDP
- +AM5 upgrade path
Cons
- −Only 6 cores for productivity
- −X3D siblings stronger in gaming
- −DDR5 required
Full score breakdown
single 92
multi 80
gaming 92
efficiency 94
Specifications
Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
3.9 GHz
Boost clock
5.4 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
TDP
65 W
Socket
AM5