Value-heavy Ryzen 5 9600X back under $200 in latest Amazon deal
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We’ve been keeping our eyes on the CPU market amid early Zen 6 rumors, and the Ryzen 5 9600X hasn’t disappointed. Its ongoing run at being (probably) one of the most frequently discounted CPUs ever continues.
AMD’s entry-level 9000 series part made its home at around the $200 mark, with an initial MSRP locked in at a (seemingly forgotten) $280, which has been an apparition since Q4 2024. This year has been kind to the processor, and the latest Amazon deal has it back near its most affordable. It’s available for $190, just $5 more than its lowest and a full $90 off MSRP.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Why we love the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
PC building in 2025 has plenty of variables, but if you opt for the 9600X as a starting point, there’s ample upgrade potential from AMD’s latest Socket AM5 platform. It’s not one of the very best CPUs with integrated graphics, but it is power-efficient and good for mixed-use if you don’t need a high-end machine.
- A very modern CPU – The 9600X is the entry point for Socket AM5 and the 9000 series. There’s support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0, and plenty of upgrade potential for your system.
- Good performer – The 9600X outperforms its predecessor, the 7600X, and has a lower power draw.
- Power-efficient – A 6C 12T (6-Core, 12-Thread) processor, the Ryzen 5 9600X is a 65W part.
- Overclock potential – This CPU has a stock 5.4 GHz max boost clock. However, as an ‘X’ variant CPU, it could potentially be overclocked.
- No cooler – The Ryzen 5 9600X doesn't include a cooler on purchase, so you will need one.
Who is this CPU deal for?
This deal on the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X offers a very good price for anyone looking to build a new, capable, AM5-based system but not needing the highest performing parts. The deal price is just $5 more than the lowest this CPU has been at, so it’s a compelling offer.
Should you be looking to upgrade from a 7000 series part, this isn’t the best option, since its gains on the 7600X aren’t enough to justify the outlay, and it won’t outperform other 7000 series options. But if you need a new AM5 CPU right now, and you’re building from scratch, it’s a good offer. Check out the best GPUs for the 9600X to see what we recommend pairing it with.
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