AMD Ryzen 5 9600 Six Core 5.20GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail
Product Technical Specification
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Processor model | 9600 |
| Processor base frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 5 |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Processor socket | Socket AM5 |
| Processor lithography | 4 nm |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor cache | 32 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Box | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes |
| Memory | |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 192 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 3600,5600 MHz |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 2200 MHz |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Features | |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 28 |
| PCI Express slots version | 5.0 |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 10/11 x64, RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit |
| I/O configuration | |
| USB version | 2.0/3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| USB ports quantity | 5 |
Delivery Options
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Achieve incredible gaming with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 CPU. From the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, this entry-level CPU is built on Zen 5 architecture with AI-acceleration to unlock unprecedented performance. Enjoy a 16% uptick on previous Ryzen generations! Plus, with support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0, USB4, and WiFi 7, this CPU has a clear upgrade path and is future proofed for upcoming tech.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 CPU at a Glance:
- CPU built on Zen 5 architecture with AI-acceleration
- Six cores, twelve threads, and multithreading technology
- Maximum 65W TDP
- Compatible with AM5 socket and existing AM4 CPU coolers
- Supports DDR5 RAM, PCIe 5.0, and USB4
- Memory overclocking software AMD EXPO
The Entry-Level CPU
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 CPU has been optimised to provide a ~16% uptick in performance over the previous Ryzen generation. Enjoy smoother gaming, more efficient workflows, and more power in your content creation. This entry-level CPU has six cores and twelve threads with SMT (simultaneous multithreading technology), making it excellent for 1080p gaming and budding content creators. The base clock speed for this processor is 3.8GHz, but this can be boosted to 5.2GHz with the use of Precision Boost 2 or Precision Boost Overdrive.
To optimise efficiency, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 has a total 32MB cache split into L1, L2, and L3 tiers. This increases the amount of accessible information, supporting the enhanced performance and IPC (instructions per cycle) uplift. What’s more, this processor has a maximum 65W TDP for increased energy efficiency.
Zen 5 and AI-Acceleration
The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series is built on an innovative 4nm process and Zen 5 architecture. Putting performance, scalability, and efficiency at the core of this architecture’s design ensures you’ll enjoy the best in gaming, streaming, and content creation. This generation has been improved with branch prediction accuracy and latency, higher throughput, and more parallelism.
This has been paired with the latest in AI acceleration. As a result, you can effortlessly handle AI workloads, regardless of how complex the AI model is. In fact, you can enjoy up to 20% faster AI in select models, making AMD Ryzen 9000 the ultimate AI processing solution.
Upgrade Path
The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series is designed to support your gaming and workflows for longer. These processors utilise the AMD AM5 platform, like Ryzen 7000. This socket was engineered to grow with the technology industry as it develops and innovates.
As such, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 has support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0 on both storage and graphics, USB4, and WiFi 7, offering a clear upgrade path with a future-proofed design.
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Processor model | 9600 |
| Processor base frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 5 |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Processor socket | Socket AM5 |
| Processor lithography | 4 nm |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor cache | 32 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Box | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes |
| Memory | |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 192 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 3600,5600 MHz |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 2200 MHz |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Features | |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 28 |
| PCI Express slots version | 5.0 |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 10/11 x64, RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit |
| I/O configuration | |
| USB version | 2.0/3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| USB ports quantity | 5 |
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it to us within 12months for a refund (for unused and unopened
items) or within 30 days on opened and used items for a refund. This
applies to items purchased direct through Buykingston only.
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What is your returns criteria?
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non tracked items.
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How do i go about returning my order?
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your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
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Does my item have to include its original packaging?
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day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
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Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
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