CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X shows superior performance with a 82.2% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
120th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs15th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs29th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9900X
4,690
9600X
4,587

Multi-Thread Performance

9900X
54,846
9600X
30,100

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
9900X
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor
9900X
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
⚡Base Clock
4.4 GHz
9900X
3.9 GHz
9600X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.6 GHz
9900X
5.4 GHz
9600X
💻Cores/Threads
12 Threads: 24
9900X
6 Threads: 12
9600X
🔌Socket
AM5
9900X
AM5
9600X
⚡TDP
120 W
9900X
65 W
9600X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
9900X
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X drawing more power under load (120W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.