The Ryzen 5 9600, one of the first “Zen 5” desktop processors from AMD to lack the X designation in its name, will be released as early as late January, according to the latest information shared by a reputable leaker. “I don’t think there will be a change in TDP for R5 non-X models,” reads a tweet from the @AnhPhuH account, an indication that the CPU will feature a default TDP of 65 watts akin to its on-shelf counterpart. The Ryzen 5 9600X, which AMD launched in June 2024, features 6 cores, 12 threads, and a boost/base frequency of up to 5.4 GHz and 3.9 GHz, respectively.
| Model | Cores / Threads | Boost / Base Frequency | Total Cache | PCIe | TDP |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 16 / 32 | Up to 5.7 GHz / 4.3 GHz | 80MB | Gen 5 | 170W |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 12 / 24 | Up to 5.6 GHz / 4.4 GHz | 76MB | Gen 5 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 8 / 16 | Up to 5.5 GHz / 3.8 GHz | 40MB | Gen 5 | 65W |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 6 / 12 | Up to 5.4 GHz / 3.9 GHz | 38MB | Gen 5 | 65W |
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