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AMD Ryzen 5 9600
#37 of 68 processors on the index. Sweet spot: Where most of the performance per dollar lives.
See price on Amazon US$239 on Amazon US, Oct 24, read by ScoutPrices from the listing this button opens.
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Spec score
23.7 points per $100
An index on ScoutSpecs' scale, from published reviews.
Specifications
| Architecture | Zen 5 |
|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base / boost clock | 3.8 / 5.2 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | Yes |
| Gaming index | 71 |
| Multi-core index | 40 |
| Single-core index | 87 |
| On sale since | 2025 |
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