AMD has recently launched its Zen 5 processors, hitting the market just over two months ago. As they work to establish their presence among the top contenders, regular discounts are making these chips more appealing to buyers. Currently, the Ryzen 5 9600X is available for nearly $50 less than its initial suggested retail price.
The Ryzen 5 9600X stands out as the most affordable option in the latest lineup, debuting at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $280—$10 cheaper than its predecessor. While this price drop is welcome, it still exceeds the launch price of the 7600X, which has seen multiple price reductions since its release. Presently, the 7600X can be found for around $225, though it’s possible to nab it for even less.
You can currently purchase the Ryzen 5 9600X for $234 on platforms like Amazon and Newegg, according to VideoCardz. The listed price might be higher, but a coupon can reduce the cost by an additional $15. If you’re on Amazon, just check the box next to Apply $15 coupon. For Newegg shoppers, the promo code BFDDYA56 is needed to claim the same discount, bringing the total to $234.
The Ryzen 5 9600X features six cores, 12 threads, and a total cache of 38MB, with a maximum clock speed of 5.4GHz. In our analysis of the CPU, we observed a slight increase in performance over the previous generation. The Zen 5 architecture is generally superior in productivity, making the 9600X a solid option for those not necessarily focused on gaming. While the 7800X3D remains the top choice for gamers, the upcoming 9800X3D may challenge that status. Nevertheless, the 9600X is a cost-effective option for building a PC that utilizes the AM5 socket.
Although the Ryzen 5 9600X and 7600X offer similar performance (only a few percentage points differentiate them in various benchmarks), the 9600X benefits from an increase in thermal power design (TDP), updated to 105 watts from 65 watts via a BIOS update, thereby unlocking additional performance potential. This and other enhancements give the 9600X a slight edge over its predecessor.
With the previous Ryzen 5 7600X priced just $10 lower, take advantage of this discount to upgrade to the newer generation from AMD. While this discount may not be officially sanctioned by AMD, its future availability remains uncertain.
