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AMD Ryzen 5 9600 — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP2024

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Bottom line: how fast is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 29,304 points, per PassMark. Across all its cores it scores 16,384 points in Cinebench R23 multi, per StorageReview.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

Amazon listing: $283.64

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The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 is a processor from the Zen 5 family released in 2024 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 5.2 GHz, 65W TDP. Data on this page draws on 21 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 3 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from PassMark, PCGamesN, StorageReview, CpuTronic, Geekbench Browser, SiliconCat, Tech4Gamers, TopCPU, WePC; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the AMD Ryzen 5 9600, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game	Resolution	Settings	Avg FPS	1% low	Test GPU	Source
Counter-Strike 2	1080p	High	327 fps	134 fps	Not recorded	WePC 2024-12-18
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	High	211 fps	—	Not recorded	PCGamesN 2025-10-06
Starfield	1080p	High	111 fps	90 fps	Not recorded	Tech4Gamers 2024-10-03

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark	Score	Source
PassMark CPU Mark	29,304 points	PassMark Software 2026-07-21
PassMark CPU Mark	29,269 pts	PassMark 2026-04-20
Cinebench R23 multi	16,384 points	StorageReview 2024-08-07
Cinebench R23 multi	16,286 points	PCGamesN 2025-10-06
Geekbench 6 multi	14,815 points	TopCPU 2025-02-01
Geekbench 6 multi	14,798 points	StorageReview 2024-08-07
Geekbench 6 multi	14,295 points	CpuTronic 2025-03-01
Geekbench 6 multi	14,295 points	SiliconCat 2025-03-01
Geekbench 6 multi	14,295 points	Geekbench Browser 2025-04-01
PassMark CPU Mark single thread	4,379 points	PassMark Software 2026-09-18

Products Featuring the AMD Ryzen 5 9600

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Ryzen 5 9600 3.8/5.2GHz

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Full Specifications

Cores	6
TDP	65 W
Socket	AM5
Threads	12
Process	4 nm
L2 cache	6 MB
L3 cache	32 MB
Architecture	Zen 5
Base clock	3.8 GHz
Boost clock	5.2 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 9600 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 best used for?

AMD Ryzen 5 9600 is a 6-core Zen 5-family processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.

When was the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 released?

AMD Ryzen 5 9600 was released in 2024, a Zen 5-generation part.

Where do the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 benchmark numbers come from?

Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.

How many cores does the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 have, and how does it benchmark?

AMD Ryzen 5 9600 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.

Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen 5 9600?

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