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AMD Ryzen 5 9600
The current AMD Ryzen 5 9600 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
Works well for: Gaming, Performance per Watt
Trade-offs: Current price sits $55 above the strong-value threshold (~$195)
- Cores / threads
- 6C / 12T
- Boost clock
- 5200 MHz
- Socket
- AM5
- TDP
- 88 W
- Memory support
- DDR5
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: MediumAt $250 the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 is priced 5% below its $264 representative market level. Only 2 verified new offers stand behind it, so the level can move quickly.
Consider: Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus offers stronger value around $200.Compare
Prices & availability
AMD Ryzen 5 9600: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
2 tracked offers · 2 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Newegg | New | $250 | 67 | 2026-10-17 | View offer → |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | MemoryC | New | $277 | 63 | 2026-10-11 | View offer → |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600Multiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#92 of 264 graded processors
- #89 IntelIntel Core i7-12700 17
- #90 IntelIntel Core i9-9960X 17
- #91 IntelIntel Core i9-7980XE 17
- #92 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 9600 17
- #93 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 17
- #94 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7600X 17
- #95 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 16
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#21 of 264 currently priced processors
- #18 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7600X 70
- #19 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 235 69
- #20 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 8400F 68
- #21 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 9600 67
- #22 IntelIntel Core i5-14600KF 67
- #23 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 4500 67
- #24 IntelIntel Core i5-14600K 66
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#41 of 264 graded processors
- #38 IntelIntel Core i9-14900KF 73
- #39 IntelIntel Core i5-14600K 73
- #40 AMDRyzen 5 9600X 73
- #41 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 9600 73
- #42 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 72
- #43 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 72
- #44 IntelCore Ultra 9 285K 72
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#6 of 264 currently priced processors
- #3 AMDRyzen 5 9600X 88
- #4 AMDRyzen 7 9800X3D 87
- #5 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 87
- #6 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 9600 84
- #7 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 9700X 83
- #8 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7500F 83
- #9 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 81
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#92 of 264 graded processors
- #89 IntelIntel Core i7-12700 17
- #90 IntelIntel Core i9-9960X 17
- #91 IntelIntel Core i9-7980XE 17
- #92 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 9600 17
- #93 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 17
- #94 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7600X 17
- #95 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 16
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#85 of 264 currently priced processors
- #82 IntelIntel Core i7-12700K 14
- #83 IntelIntel Core i5-14400F 13
- #84 AMDRyzen 7 7800X3D 13
- #85 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 9600 13
- #86 IntelIntel Core i7-12700F 13
- #87 IntelIntel Core i7-12700 13
- #88 IntelIntel Core i5-14400 12
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#15 of 264 graded processors
- #12 AMDRyzen 5 9600X 62
- #13 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 62
- #14 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9900X 62
- #15 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 9600 61
- #16 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 60
- #17 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 5950X 58
- #18 IntelIntel Core Ultra 9 285 58
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#5 of 264 currently priced processors
- #2 AMDRyzen 5 9600X 95
- #3 AMDAMD EPYC 4464P 94
- #4 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900 93
- #5 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 9600 91
- #6 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 7700 88
- #7 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 8700G 84
- #8 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 8700F 81
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value67 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 96 +78% capability · -12% price | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 100 +64% capability · -20% price |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeA Value84 | Higher capability AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D A 80 +11% capability · +19% price | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus A 89 +0% capability · -20% price |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeC Value13 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus A 41 +78% capability · -12% price | |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeA Value91 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 7 9700X S 100 +26% capability · +0% price | |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$195$195 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-10–2026-10-17 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $55 above the strong-value threshold (~$195)cheapest tracked $250 against a $195 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 100 against its 67 with Balanced priorities, at $200
- Productivity is what you actually need it forit grades only C there
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
- Today's price already clears the strong-value markcheapest tracked $250 against a $310 threshold for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 89 against its 84 for Gaming, at $200
- Productivity is what you actually need it forit grades only C there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Productivity is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades C for Productivity, but A for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Productivity is what you actually need it forit grades C there; Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus grades A at $220
- You want strong value for Productivity specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Productivity per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus holds Relative Value 41 against its 13 for Productivity, at $220
Works well if
- Performance per Watt is your main prioritygraded A for Performance per Watt on the same rubric as the tier list
- Today's price already clears the strong-value markcheapest tracked $250 against a $477 threshold for Performance per Watt
Consider other options if
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 7 9700X holds Relative Value 100 against its 91 for Performance per Watt, at $250
- Productivity is what you actually need it forit grades only C there
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Core / Performance
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Performance cores
- 6
- Efficiency cores
- 0
- Base clock
- 3800 MHz
- Boost clock
- 5200 MHz
Power / Interface
- TDP
- 88 W
- Maximum turbo power
- 88 W
- Socket
- AM5
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Maximum memory
- 256 GB
- Integrated graphics
- AMD Radeon Graphics
- Process node
- 4 nm
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Core / Performance
- L2 cache
- 6 MB
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
Warranty & release
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Release year
- 2025
- Manufacturer part number
- 100-100000718BOX
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-10–2026-10-17
What to check in your build
AM5 required
Your motherboard must use socket AM5. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.
Board BIOS must list this model
A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.
DDR5 memory
This processor takes DDR5. Memory of another generation does not fit the slots, even on a board with the right socket.
Cooler rated for 88 W or more
No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 88 W on socket AM5.
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #92 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 827. Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 offers A-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #41 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 827. Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 offers C-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #92 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 827. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 offers A-grade capability for Performance per Watt. It ranks #15 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 827. Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon is shown as a discovery link when we do not have a permitted verified price snapshot. It is excluded from price comparisons, rankings and Relative Value until a compliant tracked price exists.
Useful links & sources
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