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.