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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

AM5 boxed processor 100-100001405WOF · cooler not included

A 6-core Zen 5 AM5 processor with 12 threads, 32 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W default TDP specification. This boxed version does not include a cooler.

Reviewed 6 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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WHAT IT BRINGS

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Combines 6 CPU cores and 12 hardware threads with 32 MB of L3 cache; the benefit depends on the workload and needs comparable testing.

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BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

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Requires a separate cooler, supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory. AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance.

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Socket
AM5
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Core count and architecture
6 cores · Zen 5
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core architecture and count, not an application-performance ranking. Core clocks and cache access need not be identical.

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Thread count
12
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Base / boost clocks and conditions
3.9 GHz base; up to 5.4 GHz boost
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Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

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Processor power definitions
65 W default TDP
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Manufacturer specification · Thermal-design specification, not measured system power, maximum socket power or a cooling-efficiency score.

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Integrated graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

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Memory support
Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5600 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
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Manufacturer specification · AMD rates 2×1R and 2×2R at DDR5-5600, and 4×1R and 4×2R at DDR5-3600. Check the board support list and firmware; these are not EXPO guarantees.

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CPU cores
6
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L2 cache
6 MB
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L3 cache
32 MB
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Manufacturer specification · Total stated cache capacity; does not establish equal access or identical cache topology across the CPU.

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Default TDP
65 W
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Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

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Native PCIe
PCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
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Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and native total/usable lanes, not motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

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Maximum boost clock
5.4 GHz
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Manufacturer specification · Up to; not a sustained all-core frequency.

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Cooling
Cooler required separately; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance
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Manufacturer specification · AMD lists no included thermal solution for this boxed WOF product. The cooling recommendation is model-specific; confirm cooler fit and the motherboard support list.

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Platform checks
AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
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