CPUDesktopReleased Aug 8, 2024

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

6C/12T · 5.4 GHz · 65 W

The Ryzen 5 9600X is the entry six-core model of AMD's first Zen 5 desktop processors, released on August 8, 2024 at $279. It uses a single Zen 5 CCD with full 512-bit AVX-512 datapaths and runs at a 65 W TDP by default; a later BIOS update from AMD added an optional 105 W mode for higher multi-threaded performance. It is sold without a cooler.

General

Manufacturer: AMD
Model: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Segment: Desktop
Generation: Ryzen 9000
Codename: Granite Ridge
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Zen 5
Release date: Aug 8, 2024
Price: $279Search on Amazon

Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 6 cores / 12 threads
Base clock: 3.90 GHz
Boost clock: 5.40 GHz
TDP (design W): 65 W
Unlocked: ✓ Yes
L2 cache: 6 MB
L3 cache: 32 MB
Technology (nm): 4 nm
TSMC N4P (CCD) + N6 (IOD)

Platform

Socket: AM5
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2)
Clock: 2,200 MHz
Memory type: DDR5-5600
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 256 GB
ECC memory: ✓ Yes
PCIe: PCIe 5.0

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: x86-64MMX-plusSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2SSE4AAVXAVX2AVX512FMA3AESSHAAMD-V
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10Windows 11 24H2Windows 11 25H2Windows 11 26H2
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: AMD officially lists Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), RHEL x86 64-bit and Ubuntu x86 64-bit. The Ryzen 9000 series is on Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 supported-processor lists; 26H2 keeps the 25H2 requirements. Other mainstream x86-64 distributions such as Fedora and Arch run without special support.