| Spec | Ryzen 5 2600 | Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+13% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM4 | |
| AM5 |
| Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge | Granite Ridge |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+67% |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+29% |
| PCIe Version | 3 | 5+40% |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Max Turbo Power | 65W+26% | 88W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Yes | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $199+29% | $279 |
| Release Date | 2018-04-19 | 2024-07-01 |
