AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

6 cores, 65W, current-gen efficiency leader

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

CPUs

Zen 5 entry-mid AM5 CPU for modern homelab boards

Price

$279

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Specifications

AM5

6 cores

65W TDP

Why it fits

AM5
Zen 5
65W