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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor 3.9 GHz 38 MB L2 & L3 Box

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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, AM5, 3.9GHz, Up to 5.4GHz, 6 CPU Cores, 12 Threads, 65W TDP
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Processor
Processor generationAMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Processor base frequency3.9 GHz
Processor manufacturerAMD
Cooler includedNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W
Processor cache38 MB
Processor model9600X
Processor threads12
Processor operating modes64-bit
Processor boost frequency5.4 GHz
Processor lithography4 nm
Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor cores6
BoxYes
Processor socketSocket AM5
Processor cache typeL2 & L3
Memory
Maximum internal memory supported by processor192 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor3600,5600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channel
ECCYes
Non-ECCYes
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardNo
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card base frequency2200 MHz
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W
Technical details
PCI Express slots version5.0
Supported instruction setsAES, AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSSE3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W
Processor cache typeL2 & L3
Features
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes28
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W
PCI Express slots version5.0
Supported instruction setsAES, AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSSE3
I/O configuration
USB version2.0/3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB ports quantity5

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Description
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core AM5 Processor

Key Features
6 Cores & 12 Threads
3.9 GHz Base Clock
5.4 GHz Max Boost Clock
Socket AM5
6MB L2 & 32MB L3 Cache
DDR5-5600 ECC Memory
Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked Processor
Supports PCIe 5.0 x16
Zen 5 Architecture

Take your computing experiences to a new level with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core AM5 Processor. Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with 32MB of L3 Cache, this desktop processor quickly loads and multitasks demanding applications.

Designed for socket AM5 motherboards using the powerful Zen 5 4nm architecture, this processor offers exceptional performance. With a base clock speed of 3.9 GHz and a max boost clock speed of 5.4 GHz, the Ryzen 5 9600X delivers the power needed to smoothly handle tasks ranging from content creation to immersive gaming experiences. You can boost performance further by overclocking this unlocked processor. Other features include support for PCIe Gen 5 technology and 5600 MHz ECC DDR5 RAM with compatible motherboards.

This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and does not include a cooling solution. Integrated Radeon Graphics delivers rich visuals.

Precision Boost 2
AMD Ryzen processors monitor the system's energy consumption, temperatures, and other factors to automatically raise clock speeds, allowing applications to perform faster.

Precision Boost Overdrive
Precision Boost Overdrive technology takes advantage of your compatible motherboard's design to boost clock speeds higher and for longer periods of time. It also allows you overclock the processor at the touch of a button.

AMD Ryzen Master Utility
Personalized Performance
The AMD Ryzen Master Utility provides you with multiple custom profiles to store CPU, GPU, and DDR4 memory configurations. Use it to configure performance parameters for the active cores and adjust memory times. You can also optimize general performance or fine tune your favorite applications.

System Monitoring
Monitor your system in real-time using the AMD Ryzen Master Utility, which features a histogram of per-core clock rates and temperature, including average and peak readings.

Specifications

General

CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

CPU Socket
AM5

Manufacturing Process
4 nm

Maximum CPU Configuration
1S

Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes
28 (Revision 5.0)

Unlocked
Yes

Performance

Number of Cores
6

Number of Threads
12

Base Clock Speed
3.9 GHz

Maximum Boost Speed
5.4 GHz

L3 Cache
32 MB

Memory Support

Maximum Capacity
192 GB

Memory Support
DDR5 Up to 5600 MHz

ECC Memory
Yes

Channel Architecture
Dual Channel

Power

Thermal Design Power (TDP, Max)
65 W

Included Thermal Solution
No

Maximum Temperature
203°F / 95°C

Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes

Technology

AES Support
Yes

Extension
AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, FMA3, SSE 4.1/4.2

Instruction Set
64-Bit

Virtualization
Yes: AMD-V

Performance Technologies
Precision Boost 2

Integrated Graphics

Integrated Graphics
AMD Radeon

Output Support
DisplayPort, HDMI

Base Clock Speed
2200 MHz

Warranty
Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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Cache
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Intel® AES New Instructions
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Intel® Speed Shift Technology
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Max # of UPI Links
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# of AVX-512 FMA Units
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Intel® Resource Director Technology (Intel® RDT)
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Intel® Speed Select Technology - Performance Profile
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Intel® Speed Select Technology - Base Frequency
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Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
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Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

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Intel® 64

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Instruction Set

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Instruction Set Extensions

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Idle States

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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology

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Thermal Monitoring Technologies

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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

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Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

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Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Intel® TSX-NI

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Intel® 64

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Instruction Set

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Instruction Set Extensions

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Idle States

Idle States (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operational state, meaning that the CPU is doing useful work. C1 is the first idle state, C2 the second, and so on, where more power saving actions are taken for numerically higher C-states.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Thermal Monitoring Technologies

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Intel® Identity Protection Technology

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Short Description
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, AM5, 3.9GHz, Up to 5.4GHz, 6 CPU Cores, 12 Threads, 65W TDP
Intel® Core™ i5-6500 Processor
(6M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
Intel® Xeon® Silver 4208 Processor (11M Cache, 2.10 GHz)
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