AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645
84.7Single-core85.2
52.5Multi-core54.1
66.6Gamingspec-based66.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 65.7 against 66.6 for AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180Top 14% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176Top 39% | — |
| PassMark | 30,047Top 36% | 30,512+2%Top 34% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,570Top 12% | 4,571Top 11% |
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