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AMD Ryzen 5 Granite Ridge 9600X BOX (100-100001405WOF)

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AMD Ryzen 5 Granite Ridge 9600X BOX
2024integrated graphicsDDR5multithreadingunlocked multiplierTurbo modePCI-E 5.0
Main
SeriesRyzen 5
Code nameGranite Ridge (Zen 5)
SocketAMD AM5
Lithography4 nm
In boxBOX (no cooler)
Cores and Threads
Cores6 cores
Threads12 threads
Multithreading
Speed
Clock speed3.9 GHz
TurboBoost / TurboCore5.4 GHz
Cache
L1 cache384 KB
L2 cache6144 KB
L3 cache32 MB
Specs
IGPRadeon
TDP65 W
InstructionAES, AMD-V, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX-plus, SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 / SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3, x86-64 /
Free multiplier
PCI Express5.0
Max. operating temperature95 °С
Passmark CPU Mark30101 score(s)
Memory
Max. RAM192 GB
Max. DDR5 speed5600 MHz
Channels2
Official Websiteamd.com
Added to E-Catalogjune 2024
P/N
100-100001405WOF

Supported by A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870 chipsets.
A multi-chip layout is used; TSMC's 4nm technology is now used to produce chiplets with x86 cores. The I/O chip is still manufactured using the 6nm process technology.
The information in the model description is for reference purposes.
Always clarify the specifications and configuration of the product with the online store manager before purchasing.
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Entry-Level Processor in Zen 5 Series

Ryzen 5 9600X is the entry-level processor in the new 900 series based on the Zen 5 architecture, introduced by AMD in 2024. Unlike Intel, which has abandoned Hyper-Threading technology, AMD continues to use multithreading. Thus, the processor is equipped with 6 physical and 6 virtual cores, capable of boosting up to 5.4 GHz. It is compatible with the AM5 platform, supports PCI-E 5.0 interface, and DDR5 memory with speeds up to 5600 MHz or higher when overclocked.

More Energy-Efficient Design

The Zen 5 architecture has undergone significant changes: AMD has increased energy efficiency and optimized the chiplet design. However, at the launch of the Ryzen 5 9600X, it faced disappointment. Its performance in games and tests was below expectations, mainly due to unrefined motherboard firmware and compatibility issues with Windows. Fortunately, a few months later, AMD and Microsoft released updates that significantly improved the processor's performance, unlocking its full potential.

Intensified Competition

Compared to the Ryzen 5 7600X, the new model delivers approximately 10% higher performance in synthetic tests and handles games up to 5% better. The improvement is particularly noticeable in tasks related to artificial intelligence: for example, in Stable Diffusion, the processing speed increased by more than 50%.

Among Intel's competitors, the most worthy rival to the Ryzen 5 9600X is the Core i5-13600K. It outperforms the Ryzen in multithreading tasks but falls short in energy efficiency and maximum clock speed. Considering the price reduction after a less-than-smooth launch, it can be said that AMD has managed to present a balanced lineup update supporting advanced technologies.

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