CPU Description

Release & Generation

Released February 2025
Ryzen 9000 Series, Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
Non‑X variant of the 9600X; brings back the Wraith Stealth cooler to the 9000 series

Core Configuration & Speeds

6 Performance-cores + 0 Efficiency-cores = 6 cores / 12 threads
38 MB cache (32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2)
Up to 5.2 GHz boost (3.8 GHz base)
65W TDP (rated/base power)

Memory Support

DDR5-5600 (JEDEC); supports AMD EXPO and recommended speeds up to DDR5-6400

Socket

AM5; compatible with A620, B650/B650E, X670/X670E, and X870/X870E chipsets

Variants

Ryzen 5 9600: Standard 65W TDP variant with included Wraith Stealth cooler
Ryzen 5 9600X: Higher clocks (3.9 GHz base / 5.4 GHz boost); no cooler included

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