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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
4.0
1 reviewSix Zen 5 cores at 65 W. Outstanding value for 1080p and 1440p gaming builds.
£249.99
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3-year warranty
Highlights
- 6 Zen 5 cores / 12 threads
- 65 W TDP — runs cool with mid-range air coolers
- Boost up to 5.4 GHz
- AM5 longevity — DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 ready
About this product
The 9600X is the entry point to Zen 5 and the smart choice for budget-conscious builders who still want a future-proof socket. Six cores and twelve threads cover modern AAA titles comfortably and run cool enough that a mid-range air cooler is plenty.
It's not the chip for content creators or simulation hobbyists, but for a well-balanced gaming build under £1500, this is hard to beat.
Specifications
- Socket
- AM5
- Cores / Threads
- 6 / 12
- Base clock
- 3.9 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.4 GHz
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
- TDP
- 65 W
- Memory support
- DDR5-5600
- Integrated graphics
- AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Reviews (1)
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Solid mid-range pick
Bought for a 1440p build with a 4070. Handles everything fine, and the cooler-headroom is nice.
Tomasz B. · 2 Jan 2026
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