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  • AMD RYZEN 5 AMD RYZEN 9000 SERIES PROCESSOR
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AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

Model:
100-100001405WOF
SKU:
12090937
Your price for this item is $190.00
The comparable value price is $279.00

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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 37 reviews

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  • Best mid range CPU

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great cpu and even better if you can get in on sale!

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the time, it was a solid product. Hasnt bricked 4 years later so thats good

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Mid range meta

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Mid range cpu. Great for 1440p gaming and perfect for rx 9060 xt, 9070 xt or rtx 5070, 5070ti

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Better thab i expected

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This CPU is great for the price. I paired it with the RX7600x with no problems. These two work great together. I am worried about when i uograde the GPU, the CPU will also need tk be upgraded.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazing performance, Amazing value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If your'e looking for a powerful, efficient, and great value CPU look no further! This cpu is perfect without breaking the bank and runs significantly faster and cooler than it's predecessor.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Fast cpu

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast CPU that complements my RX 7900 XT love my set up

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good basic CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works good, decent speed, good starter cpu, ability to overclock

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Work perfect with the 9070

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works well. It is a good cpu for the rx9070. I havent had any problems with running games

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great deal.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A huge improvement over the 5600x. Runs smooth and without issues.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Value

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price to performance ratio. Excellent for a build when you arent looking to break the bank.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Cool

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing and i love this purchase!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Runs very smooth love the way my gamees run and play

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good for gamers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded and this has been a great new addition to my build.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Service

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great service, at the Best Buy I went to on the east side of El Paso. They was able to help me out and order the correct part for me to my house

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • AMD CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product works as it should, Keeps my computer running.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Bottle neck

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The cpu keeps hitting 100% quite easily, playing Fortnite in medium setting it still sits around 80% and I get bad screen tearing despite a new gpu

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Great cpu

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought it last month and have had no issues. Its ran ever game ive tried with ease.

    This review is from AMD - Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core - 12-Thread 3.9 GHz (5.4 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 65W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend
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