AMD Ryzen 5 9600 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
81.5Single-core53.7
52.6Multi-core61.1
65.3Gamingspec-based79.6
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 96005 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 9600 scores 64.5 against 63.5 for AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 9600 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9600
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 54
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 35% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,119 vs 1,568
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 53
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
- 100% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 32 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+8% | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,100Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,500Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,119+35%Top 19% | 1,568Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 20,634Top 28% |
| PassMark | 29,315Top 42% | 38,887+33%Top 26% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,379+26%Top 24% | 3,465Bottom 47% |
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