AMD Ryzen 5 9600

Brand
AMD
Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
$224–$248estimated range · from catalog price Oct 19, 2026Seen 6% off

Ryzen 5 9600: 6-core Zen 5 AM5 CPU (3.8/5.2GHz) launched Feb 19, 2025; mainstream pick for 1080p–1440p gaming with iGPU and a Wraith Stealth cooler.

Compute rankTop 63% of CPUs
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ReleasedFeb 2025
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Cores6
Threads12
SocketAM5
MemoryDDR5
Base clock3.80 GHz
Boost clock5.20 GHz
TDP65 W
Cache38.48 MB
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Product overview

Launched on February 19, 2025, the Ryzen 5 9600 is a Zen 5, Ryzen 9000-series desktop CPU for AMD’s AM5 platform. It targets the mainstream tier with six cores and twelve threads at 3.8 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz boost, offering a balanced option for builders who want modern features without stepping up to higher-core models. With an unlocked multiplier, DDR5-5600 support, and broad AM5 chipset compatibility (A620 through X870E), it suits 1080p–1440p gaming when paired with a capable GPU, plus streaming, light video editing, and everyday productivity. Integrated Radeon graphics provide basic display output. Notable: it includes AMD’s Wraith Stealth cooler. It is not discontinued as of today.

Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity

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Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores6
Higher than 37% of CPUs
Threads12
Higher than 41% of CPUs
Boost clock5.20 GHz
Higher than 78% of CPUs
RAM speed5600 MT/s
Higher than 96% of CPUs
Cores
6
Threads
12
Socket
AM5
Memory
DDR5-5600
Base clock
3.80 GHz
Boost clock
5.20 GHz
TDP
65 W
Cache
38.48 MB
Generation
9000
Bus Speed
32 GT/s
Max Memory Size
192 GB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Chipset
A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870
Ram Speed
5600 MT/s