Ryzen 5 9600X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 5 9600X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

7,156 Rank: 55
Rank Name Score Visual
51 Core i9-12900K 7,240
+1.2%
52 Core i9-12900KF 7,219
+0.9%
53 Core i5-13600K 7,166
+0.1%
54 EPYC 7552 7,165
+0.1%
55 Ryzen 5 9600X 7,156
56 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 7,122
-0.5%
57 Ryzen 9 7845HX 7,085
-1%
58 Core i9-9990XE 7,082
-1%
59 Core i9-13900HX 7,079
-1.1%
60 Xeon w7-2475X 7,070
-1.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 9600X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,792 Rank: 118
Rank Name Score Visual
114 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,858
+1%
115 Core i9-7960X 6,857
+1%
116 Xeon Gold 6154 6,840
+0.7%
117 Core i9-13900HX 6,819
+0.4%
118 Ryzen 5 9600X 6,792
119 Ryzen 7 7700X 6,791
+-0%
120 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,790
+-0%
121 Xeon Gold 5418Y 6,786
-0.1%
122 Core i9-9940X 6,781
-0.2%
123 Core Ultra 9 285H 6,778
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 9600X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,399 Rank: 41
Rank Name Score Visual
37 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 7,479
+1.1%
38 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 7,479
+1.1%
39 Ryzen 9 7900 7,448
+0.7%
40 Core i9-14900HX 7,432
+0.4%
41 Ryzen 5 9600X 7,399
42 Core i9-12900K 7,393
-0.1%
43 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 7,389
-0.1%
44 Core i9-12900KF 7,385
-0.2%
45 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 7,364
-0.5%
46 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 7,338
-0.8%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 9600X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,697 Rank: 138
Rank Name Score Visual
134 Xeon Gold 6254 5,708
+0.2%
135 Ryzen 7 7700X 5,705
+0.1%
136 EPYC 7551 5,704
+0.1%
137 Ryzen 7 7700 5,704
+0.1%
138 Ryzen 5 9600X 5,697
139 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 5,691
-0.1%
140 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 5,683
-0.2%
141 Ryzen 9 3900X 5,678
-0.3%
142 Ryzen 9 3900XT 5,678
-0.3%
143 Core i9-10980XE 5,677
-0.4%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 9600X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,422 Rank: 222
Rank Name Score Visual
218 Core i9-13900H 5,430
+0.1%
219 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 5,429
+0.1%
220 Ryzen 7 5700 5,429
+0.1%
221 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,425
+0.1%
222 Ryzen 5 9600X 5,422
223 Ryzen 7 5800 5,422
+0%
224 Core i9-7920X 5,421
+-0%
225 Core i9-11900K 5,413
-0.2%
226 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,409
-0.2%
227 Ryzen 5 7600 5,401
-0.4%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 9600X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,662 Rank: 145
Rank Name Score Visual
141 Xeon Gold 6240 5,695
+0.6%
142 EPYC 7282 5,692
+0.5%
143 Xeon Gold 6154 5,679
+0.3%
144 Xeon Gold 6230 5,663
+0%
145 Ryzen 5 9600X 5,662
146 Xeon W-3245M 5,657
-0.1%
147 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 5,657
-0.1%
148 Core i9-9990XE 5,655
-0.1%
149 Core i9-7960X 5,653
-0.2%
150 Core i9-9940X 5,650
-0.2%

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Ryzen 5 9600X Details

Ranked #41 in single-core performance and #55 overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X delivers a compelling balance of high clock speeds and strong multi-threaded efficiency. With a single-core score of 7,399 and an overall score of 7,156, it stands among the top-tier desktop processors in its class, competing closely with high-end Intel Core i9 and AMD Ryzen 9 parts. While not the highest performer in the top 50, its performance is particularly impressive given its 65 W TDP and 4 nm manufacturing process, making it a highly efficient option for mainstream high-performance builds.

Launched in August 2024, the Ryzen 5 9600X is built on AMD's Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture and manufactured by TSMC using a 4 nm process. It features six cores and 12 threads thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading, enabling excellent multitasking and productivity performance. The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.9 GHz and can boost up to 5.4 GHz, leveraging advanced power management to deliver high performance under load. It is designed for Socket AM5 platforms and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel operation, reaching up to 5600 MT/s officially, though overclocking can push this further.

The chip integrates Radeon Graphics, offering a viable option for users who don't require a discrete GPU for light gaming or media playback. It includes a total of 32 MB of L3 cache, with additional L1 and L2 caches of 0.076 MiB and 0.954 MiB respectively, ensuring fast data access and low latency. The 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die contribute to its power efficiency and thermal performance, with a TDP of just 65 W and a maximum temperature of 95°C.

The Ryzen 5 9600X supports a wide range of modern technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization. ECC memory support is also included, making it suitable for professional workstations and servers where data integrity is critical. It features PCIe 5.0 with 24 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed storage and GPU performance.

In benchmarks, the processor demonstrates strong single-core performance, placing it just behind the Core i9-14900HX and Ryzen 9 7900X, and ahead of the Core i9-12900K and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Its multicore score of 6,792 ranks it #118 out of 2060, showing it holds its own against more expensive and higher-core-count processors. While it trails behind flagship models like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Intel Core i9-13900KS, its performance-to-price ratio makes it a strong contender for enthusiasts and creators.

As of March 2026, the Ryzen 5 9600X remains a top choice for users seeking a powerful, efficient, and future-proof CPU for gaming, content creation, and general productivity. Its combination of high clock speeds, strong single-threaded performance, and support for cutting-edge features ensures it remains competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 9600X
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 39x (unlocked)
Core Name: Granite Ridge
Socket: Socket AM5
Package: FC-LGA1718
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB
L3 Cache: 30.518 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 4 nm
Die Area: 70.6 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V AVX-512 SMT
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