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Features
- Pure gaming performance with smooth 100+ FPS in the world's most popular games
- 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 5" architecture
- 5.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 38 MB cache, DDR5-5600 support
- For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select motherboards
- Cooler not included
Description
Welcome to the new era of performance. AMD Ryzen 9000 Series ushers in the speed of “Zen 5” for gamers and creators with pure power to tackle any game or workflow on the digital playground.
Brand: AMD
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Model: Ryzen 9
CPU Speed: 3.9 GHz
CPU Socket: Socket AM5
Processor: 3.9 GHz ryzen_9
Brand: AMD
Item model number: AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600X
Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
Product Dimensions: 1.57 x 1.57 x 0.04 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 1.57 x 1.57 x 0.04 inches
Processor Brand: AMD
Number of Processors: 6
Manufacturer: AMD
Language: English
Date First Available: August 8, 2024
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I couldn’t be happier with my Ryzen 5 9600X. For the price, the performance is outstanding — it hits that sweet spot where you’re getting near flagship gaming performance without overspending. Games absolutely fly on this chip, and paired with a strong GPU, it has no problem delivering smooth frames at 1440p and even 4K. One of the things I really appreciate is how efficient it runs. Even under heavy gaming loads, it rarely creeps above 50°C with a decent cooler, which is impressive and gives me confidence in its long-term reliability. It’s quiet, cool, and efficient — exactly what you want in a modern build. Another big selling point is the future proofing. AM5 has a long runway ahead, and the 9600X gives me all the performance I need today with the option to drop in a higher-end chip down the line if I ever need more cores for content creation or heavy multitasking. If you’re building a gaming PC right now, this CPU is an incredible value. It’s fast, efficient, and has an upgrade path that ensures your build will stay relevant for years. I’d recommend it in a heartbeat.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2025 by leol leol
Honestly, the Ryzen 5 9600X surprised me in all the right ways. For a mid-range CPU, it feels way snappier than I expected — apps open instantly, games run smooth, and it never really “struggles” unless you throw big multi-core workloads at it. The new Zen 5 architecture definitely gives it that extra bit of punch. What really sold me, though, is how cool and efficient it runs. Under heavy stuff it usually hangs out around the mid-58s to low-68s °C with a decent cooler, which is kind of wild considering how fast it boosts. It’s not one of those chips that feels like it’s constantly cooking itself. Overall? It’s one of those CPUs that just feels easy to live with — fast, efficient, and zero drama with temperatures. If you want solid gaming performance without needing a jet-engine cooler, the 9600X hits a sweet spot.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025 by Amazon Customer
The Ryzen 5 9600X has been excellent in my build. Performance is fast and consistent, and temperatures stay low with the Thermalright FW 240 SE ARGB AIO. I paired it with an ASRock B850M Pro A WiFi motherboard, 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5 6000MHz CL30 RAM, an ASUS SFF-Ready RTX 5070, a Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V3 PSU, and a compact fish-tank style mATX case with Thermalright fans. Everything runs smoothly with no stability issues. Great CPU for gaming and productivity, and solid efficiency for a modern AM5 system.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2025 by Nonickamet. Nonickamet.
Great deal, one of the few proper "budget" options - upgraded from a 3rd gen Intel to a modern system this year and haven't seen a boot or loading screen since, including when running on integrated graphics. I'd recommend a $5-10 AM5 contact frame to make thermal pasting easier. With a 150W rated fan, it maintains 40-60C temps and runs at a steady 5.45GHz without overclocking.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2025 by Customer
Incredible budget chip. Fast to set up, great performance, low power usage, and stays fairly cool. Can also work well with just about any GPU.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025 by Caleb Smith
Six Zen 5 cores with excellent single-thread performance keep fps buttery smooth, great stability so far. Stays comfortably cool with my Thermalright Grand Vision AIO. Pros: great gaming chip, strong efficiency. AM5 CPU's are much easier to handle/install since the CPU doesn't have pins you can damage. Cons: fewer cores for heavy production workloads, but ideal for gaming. Unknown: I haven't tested the integrated graphics so i can't comment on that.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2025 by Nicolas Osorio
Bought for my girlfriends itx case works great low power stays cool with an air cooler
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2025 by Alexander
Arrived in pristine condition, was easy to install, temps sit around 40-50°C (43°C as I type this review) for most of the time, highest I saw was 73.6°C during maximum load according to HWiNFO. I am using it with a very malformed Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 AIO (not fitted as intended with janky contact plate). I was surprised with the integrated graphics using 32GB CL28 6000 MT/s RAM. I thought I wouldn't be able to do much, but it can allow you to play any game without GPU heavy recommended requirements at 60FPS (no issues yet on PoE2)
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2025 by Darian Ali