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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Review – by PCMag

A cool, power-sipping CPU that needs a price cut

Reasons To Buy

  • ✓ Lower power draw than last-generation Ryzen 5 7600X
  • ✓ Reduced heat output, faster performance than 7600X
  • ✓ Good thermals for running on air cooling or inside a compact desktop

Reasons To Avoid

  • ✗ Multi-threaded performance can't touch Intel equivalents
  • ✗ Uncompetitive price
  • ✗ No boxed cooler