The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a six-core Zen 5 processor built for AMD's AM5 platform, delivering a significant generational IPC uplift over its predecessor alongside improved power efficiency. It targets mainstream gaming and productivity builds, offering fast single-threaded performance and high boost clocks within a sensible 65W power envelope. Full support for DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 ensures compatibility with the latest platform technologies for long-term relevance. Architecture / Socket: Zen 5 / AMD AM5, 4nm TSMC process Cores / Threads: 6 cores / 12 threads Clock Speeds: 3.9 GHz base, up to 5.4 GHz max boost Cache: 6MB L2 + 32MB L3 TDP: 65W base power; no cooler included — requires AM5 600/700-series motherboard Memory Support: DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s; PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 lane support Graphics: No integrated graphics — discrete GPU required MPN: 100-100001486WOF & EAN: 730143315609