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frontpage Posted by f12_26 | Staff • 3d ago
Jun 10, 2025 3:54 AM
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core 3.9GHz Desktop AM5 Processor
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Really depends on what you're doing with it. I think 9600x is great if you're not too crazy about fps, 9900x is at about $370 that doubles the amount of cores to allow heaiver productivity work. I would personally get a 9600x now to see if it can handle my use case, at this price point, you won't lose much if you decide to resale for an upgrade.
I originally purchased a 14600k and returned it to go with this 9600x instead. This is a really good bang for the buck, and you will see a huge performance improvement with either one Vs what you have now.
My parts are in a small form factor case, and the 14600k just runs way too hot to cool with limited CPU cooler choices (in my personal situation because of the case I own).
I would go for either of those, just depends on pricing/promo going on at the time (free game, or free ram, etc).
If you're using a 12 series intel, the motherboard you already own may be compatible with the 14600k- but also brings up the point that you could go with a 12600k for $149 and likely not have to change anything else out. That will also provide a great boost Vs the CPU you have now. I have one of those in the home theater pc upstairs and it's still very solid.
What are you primarily wanting to accomplish? Gaming is top priority, or something else?
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Personally, I would just get 5700X3D it's just as fast as a 9600X in gaming. Keep your AM4 a bit longer and wait for the node shrink and core increase for 10K ryzen.
At $350 I'd probably save a bit more? Or just go with the most budget friendly AMD so you have more legroom to upgrade later.