AMD · cpu
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
6C/12T · 5.2 GHz · 65 Wused in 29 published build(s)
Cores / threads
6 / 12
Boost clock
5.2 GHz
Base clock
3.8 GHz
Socket
AM5
TDP
65 W
Memory
DDR5
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Specifications
Catalog data
Source: OpenDB- Cache · L1
- 6 × 64 KB (32 KB L1I + 32 KB L1D)
- Cache · L2
- 6 MB
- Cache · L3
- 32 MB
- Cores · Total
- 6
- Cores · Threads
- 12
- Clocks · Performance · Base
- 3.8 GHz
- Clocks · Performance · Boost
- 5.2 GHz
- Series
- Ryzen 5 9000
- Socket
- AM5
- Core family
- Granite Ridge
- Specifications · TDP
- 65 W
- Specifications · Memory · Types
- DDR5
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- Specifications · Memory · Channels
- 2
- Specifications · Memory · Max support
- 256 GB
- Specifications · Packaging
- Boxed
- Specifications · ECC support
- Yes
- Specifications · Lithography
- TSMC 4nm FinFET, TSMC 6nm FinFET
- Specifications · Includes cooler
- Yes
- Specifications · Integrated graphics · Model
- AMD Radeon Graphics
- Specifications · Integrated graphics · Base clock
- 400 MHz
- Specifications · Integrated graphics · Boost clock
- 2200 MHz
- Specifications · Integrated graphics · Shader count
- 128
- Specifications · Simultaneous multithreading
- Yes
- Microarchitecture
- Zen 5
Builds that use it
29- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 · AMD B650 · 8GB DDR5 · 3TB NVMe buildBuild yourself — for comparison≈ €901
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 · AMD X870 · 8GB DDR5 · 3TB NVMe buildBuild yourself — for comparison≈ €1,001
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 · AMD B650 · Fanless PSU · 8GB DDR5 · 3TB NVMe buildBuild yourself — for comparison≈ €1,027
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 · AMD X870 · Fanless PSU · 8GB DDR5 · 3TB NVMe buildBuild yourself — for comparison≈ €1,128
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 · AMD B650 · Fanless PSU · 48GB DDR5 · 16TB HDD buildValue build — most for your money≈ €1,134
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 · AMD X870 · Fanless PSU · 16GB DDR5 · 16TB HDD buildValue build — most for your money≈ €1,150
Serves
Ebook / audiobook library
Media downloader (Arr stack)
Music server
Self-hosted dev
Home AssistantAutomationIoT
Router / gateway
Firewall
VPNVLANs2.5GbE network10GbE network
Uptime monitor
Containers
Homelab opsDNS sinkhole / ad-blockReverse proxy
Nextcloud / file syncPassword manager
Notes & documents
Email serverChat server (Matrix)Paperless / document managementCheck compatibility
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Fits with
37- ID-COOLING ZOOMFLOW 280 XT LITE White CPU Water Cooler 280mm Radiator, Dual 140mm PWM Fan, ARGB Adjustable AIO Cooler, Compatible with Intel 115X/1200/1700, AMD AM4/AM5ID-COOLING · cooling — socket-compatible cooler
- Cooler Master Hyper H410R 34.1 CFM Air 136mm Black / RedCooler Master · cooling — socket-compatible cooler
- DarkFlash Shadow Pro PWM Aluminum CPU LED Addressable RGB Motherboard Control Cooler Cooling Fan Motherboard Sync for Intel Core i7/i5/i3 AM3/AM4darkFlash · cooling — socket-compatible cooler
- Thermalright AssassinX120 SE WHITE ARGB CPU Air Cooler, 4 Heat Pipes, TL-C12CW-S PWM Quiet Fan CPU Cooler With S-FDB Bearing, For AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200, PC CoolerThermalright · cooling — socket-compatible cooler
Alternatives
14- AMD RYZEN 5 7600X3D Raphael AM5 4.1GHZ 6-CORE Boxed ProcessorAMD · cpu — interchangeable substitute in the same slot
Upgrades
4Family
1Gaming performance score
7950 / 10 000
Rank
#25
of 140 in our table
| Game | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
 Grand Theft Auto V | ~300 | ~300 | ~300 |
 Baldur's Gate III | ~140 | ~105 | ~45 |
 Red Dead Redemption 2 | ~235 | ~190 | ~115 |
 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | ~110 | ~80 | ~35 |
 Roblox | ≈300 | ≈300 | ≈300 |
 Elden Ring | ~150 | ~120 | ~55 |
 Geometry Dash | ≈300 | ≈300 | ≈300 |
 Minecraft | ~300 | ~300 | ~300 |
 Cyberpunk 2077 | ~100 | ~85 | ~40 |
 Stardew Valley | ≈300 | ≈300 | ≈300 |
 Palworld | ~95 | ~70 | ~30 |
 Apex Legends | ≈300 | ≈275 | ≈160 |