Description
AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600
Gaming performance for everyone. The AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600 is a 6-core desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture. Designed to deliver reliable performance for both gaming and productivity workloads, it's an ideal choice for mainstream users seeking strong multi-core capabilities and smooth responsiveness.
The AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600 is a powerful 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on the latest Zen 5 architecture, delivering exceptional performance for gamers, creators, and everyday users. With a base clock of 3.9 GHz and a boost clock up to 5.4 GHz, it handles demanding tasks with ease, from high-FPS gaming to multitasking workflows. This processor features 32MB of L3 cache, 6MB of L2 cache, and supports ultra-fast DDR5 memory (up to 5200 MT/s), ensuring faster load times and improved responsiveness. Designed for the AM5 platform, it also supports PCIe® 5.0 connectivity, opening the door to next-gen GPUs and storage solutions. With a 65W TDP and Wraith Stealth cooler included in the box, the Ryzen 5 9600 combines performance, efficiency, and value—making it a smart choice for modern desktop builds.
| General Specifications | |
| Name | AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600 |
| Family | Ryzen |
| Series | Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Form Factor | Desktops , Boxed Processor |
| Market Segment | Enthusiast Desktop |
| AMD PRO Technologies | No |
| Regional Availability | Global |
| Former Codename | Granite Ridge AM5 |
| Processor Architecture | Zen 5 |
| # of CPU Cores | 6 |
| Multithreading (SMT) | Yes |
| # of Threads | 12 |
| Max. Boost Clock | Up to 5.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Default TDP | 65W |
| Processor Technology for CPU Cores | TSMC 4nm FinFET |
| Processor Technology for I/O Die | TSMC 6nm FinFET |
| Package Die Count | 2 |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | Yes |
| AMD EXPO™ Memory Overclocking Technology | Yes |
| Precision Boost Overdrive | Yes |
| Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets | Yes |
| AMD Ryzen™ Master Support | Yes |
| CPU Socket | AM5 |
| Supporting Chipsets | A620 , X670E , X670 , B650E , B650 , X870E , X870 |
| CPU Boost Technology | Precision Boost 2 |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 |
| Supported Extensions | AES , AMD-V , AVX512 , AVX2 , AVX , FMA3 , MMX-plus , SHA , SSE2 , SSE4.2 , SSE4A , SSE4.1 , SSE3 , SSSE3 , SSE , x86-64 |
| Thermal Solution (PIB) | AMD Wraith Stealth |
| Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) | 95°C |
| Launch Date | 02/19/2025 |
| *OS Support | Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition , Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition , RHEL x86 64-Bit , Ubuntu x86 64-Bit |
| Connectivity | |
| Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) | 4 |
| Native USB 2.0 (480Mbps) | 1 |
| PCI Express® Version | PCIe® 5.0 |
| Native PCIe® Lanes (Total/Usable) | 28 , 24 |
| NVMe Support | Boot , RAID0 , RAID1 , RAID5 , RAID10 |
| System Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max. Memory | 192 GB |
| System Memory Subtype | UDIMM |
| Max Memory Speed | 2x1R DDR5-5600 2x2R DDR5-5600 4x1R DDR5-3600 4x2R DDR5-3600 |
| ECC Support | Yes (Requires mobo support) |
| Graphics Capabilities | |
| Graphics Model | AMD Radeon™ Graphics |
| Graphics Core Count | 2 |
| Graphics Frequency | 2200 MHz |
| USB Type-C® DisplayPort™ Alternate Mode | Yes |
