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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Unlocked Desktop Processor $185; w/ 500GB SSD $190 + Free Shipping

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Amazon [amazon.com] has AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Unlocked Desktop Processor for $184.99. Shipping is free.

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6 Cores and 12 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 5" architecture
5.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 38 MB cache, DDR5-5600 support
For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select motherboards
Cooler not included

6 Cores and 12 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 5" architecture
5.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 38 MB cache, DDR5-5600 support
For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select motherboards
Cooler not included

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Model: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core 3.9 GHz Computer Processor, Socket AM5 (100-100001405WOF)

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JasonF11

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JasonF11

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Thinking about jumping from AM4 to AM5. Would I notice much uplift in gaming from a 5700x to a 9600x?

FeistyNose3055

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FeistyNose3055

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Quote from JasonF11

Thinking about jumping from AM4 to AM5. Would I notice much uplift in gaming from a 5700x to a 9600x?

depends on what game and what resolution you play at... it's not a definite

paliknight

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paliknight

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Quote from JasonF11

Thinking about jumping from AM4 to AM5. Would I notice much uplift in gaming from a 5700x to a 9600x?

Not worth changing your entire platform for. You won't notice enough of a difference, if any, to make it worth the jump.

scythen60

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scythen60

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Quote from JasonF11

Thinking about jumping from AM4 to AM5. Would I notice much uplift in gaming from a 5700x to a 9600x?

not worth it. gpu is usually the bottleneck anyways

Sniper82

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Sniper82

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Quote from JasonF11

Thinking about jumping from AM4 to AM5. Would I notice much uplift in gaming from a 5700x to a 9600x?

It would only be worth it if you plan on going to maybe a 3d chip down the road. It's not like the AM5 is a dead platform its supposedly got a couple more years left in it. The closer you wait to the EOL of AM5 the more you might as well just wait to what's offered afterward. But if you plan on staying on that 9600x I wouldn't bother.

You could always sell the AM4 combo to recoup a decent portion of the upgrade if thats what your into.

Last edited by Sniper82 June 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM.

ulieq

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Quote from JasonF11

Thinking about jumping from AM4 to AM5. Would I notice much uplift in gaming from a 5700x to a 9600x?

Not if you're gaming just skip the entire am5 it's a joke

bootymonger

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$170 for CPU alone at Micro Center, but you'd probably bundle if you are buying there.
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...t-included

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BeigeRoom2191

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There is a combo deal with the MSI PRO B650-s MOBO + you get the 500MB SSD still w/ the 9600x..

Have to click on the "See more" when you scroll down to the combo savings and add the 9600X + MSI PRO B650-S

CPU Combo up savings -$10.00
MOBO -$30 .00
-$76 Additonal Combo Savings (KC278)

~$279.98

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schwebeljared

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Quote from bootymonger

$170 for CPU alone at Micro Center, but you'd probably bundle if you are buying there.
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...t-included

I just bought this CPU from Best Buy last week for $230 do you think they'd price match the Micro Center price?

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I just bought this CPU from Best Buy last week for $230 do you think they'd price match the Micro Center price?

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Rating:	(4.8 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	507 Amazon Reviews
Manufacturer:	AMD
Model Number:	AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600X
Product SKU:	B0D6NN6TM7
UPC:	730143315609
ASIN:	B0D6NN6TM7
Brand:	AMD
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	1.5748031 x 1.5748031 x 0.03937008 Inches
Item Weight:	0.2 pounds
Item model number:	AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600X
Manufacturer:	AMD

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