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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: specs and price (2026)
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a US price of $279 (US launch MSRP $279; PassMark current price ~$176 (June 2026) reflects post-launch pricing; launched August 2024 at $279). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $279 US launch MSRP $279; PassMark current price ~$176 (June 2026) reflects post-launch pricing; launched August 2024 at $279 |
|---|---|
| Brand | AMD |
| Released | 2024-08 |
| cores | 6 |
| threads | 12 |
| base clock ghz | 3.9 |
| boost clock ghz | 5.4 |
| l3 cache mb | 32 |
| tdp w | 65 |
| socket | AM5 |
| igpu | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| release | 2024-08 |
Source: cpubenchmark.net (verified 2026-06-15). Specs from PassMark: 6 cores/12 threads, 3.9 GHz base, 5.4 GHz boost, 32 MB L3, 65W TDP, AM5, Q3 2024. iGPU: AMD Radeon Graphics (per AMD; PassMark lists 'None' but all Ryzen 9000 include a minimal display out iGPU). PassMark current price $176 (June 2026); launch MSRP was $279 at August 2024 launch. Launched August 8, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X cost?
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a US price of $279 (US launch MSRP $279; PassMark current price ~$176 (June 2026) reflects post-launch pricing; launched August 2024 at $279), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X released?
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X was released 2024-08.
What are the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X's key specs?
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (AMD): cores 6, threads 12, base clock ghz 3.9, boost clock ghz 5.4, l3 cache mb 32. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
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