Processor
by AMD
A 6-core Zen 5 processor for mainstream AM5 gaming builds.
The Ryzen 5 9600X is a six-core Zen 5 processor for mainstream AM5 gaming builds, with a 65 W default power limit and a BIOS option for 105 W.
It is a modest step over the 7600X, so it makes most sense when the prices are close. It leaves room to drop in a faster AM5 chip later without changing the board or memory.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X · $299 ($20 more)
A 6-core Zen 3 processor that powered a generation of AM4 gaming builds.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X · $299 ($20 more)
A 6-core Zen 4 chip and a popular start to an AM5 gaming build.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D · $249 ($30 less)
A lower-clocked, cheaper take on the 5800X3D for AM4 upgrades.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K · $309 ($30 more)
A 14-core Arrow Lake processor for mainstream LGA 1851 builds.
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