AMD Ryzen 5 9600X hit the scene with something of a whimper instead of the bang Team Red was hoping for, but not for a lack of trying. Underneath lies a fantastic entry-level chip that was simply priced too high back in August. Six months on with a fantastic discount under its belt, I’m not only happy to recommend the CPU now but would even go as far as to say it’s good value.
Shaving 14% off, you can currently grab a Ryzen 5 9600X for $240 on Amazon US. Not only does this put the processor at its cheapest yet, it undercuts Tarinder’s proposed value back at launch. Given how new the CPU still is, there aren’t many deals throughout the world, but the UK comes close at £223. Either way, it’s worth checking out your local discounts by hitting the button below.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Foundational microarchitecture grants Ryzen 5 9600X incredible efficiency, making it well-suited to gaming. Read our review.
For your money, you get a six-core, 12-thread processor that has a foundationally muscular design. Not only does this translate to a particularly adept single-thread throughput, it means you get over 5GHz on all cores.
While Ryzen 5 9600X certainly eclipses its predecessor, you might initially raise an eyebrow to see it’s just a few frames better off than Ryzen 5 7600X. This is because much of AMD’s wizardry focuses on efficiency, slimming down power consumption to a mere 65W. If you ask me, it’s a worthy trade in a world of rising energy prices.
Overall, you can expect a CPU that’s capable of 4K gaming when paired with the right graphics card. Using our GeForce RTX 4090, we see 119fps in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, 200fps in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, and 77fps in Cyberpunk 2077, all at UHD. Slip this back down to FHD, and they’ll all nearly double.
As usual, this deal is backed by the full might of Amazon’s refund policy, which gives you up to 30 days from purchase to send it back for a full refund if you’re not happy. If you like the sound of this sale, then make sure to follow us on Google News to be the first in with a chance at grabbing a discount before they’re all gone.
