CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
6C/12T · 65 W · Launched Jul 2024CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
58.2
1.16× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
59.5
1.19× ref
CPU single-thread
59.6
1.19× ref
CPU gaming
52.0
1.04× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
57.6
1.15× ref
Street price
$178
174 €
CPU overall per $100
32.8
TDP
65.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.90
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 7,582 | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 242 | 216–289 | samples/min | 170 runs | 62.2 | 7 Nov 2025 – 19 Sept 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 277 | 222–292 | samples/min | 182 runs | 65.7 | 11 Mar 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 27.2 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 62.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 14.2k | 11.9k–16.0k | points | 168 runs | 61.7 | 4 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 14.6k | 11.3k–16.6k | points | 128 runs | 59.9 | 28 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 68.3k | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 52.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 999 | – | points | 2 avg. | 59.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 2,691 | – | points | 2 avg. | 53.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 6,847 | – | points | 2 avg. | 58.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 17.5k | – | points | 2 avg. | 57.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 23.4 | – | fps | 2 avg. | 64.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 53.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 22 avg. | 60.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| LLVM build (Ninja) | 1.6 | 716 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 5 avg. | 63.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 250 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 21 avg. | 52.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 30.0k | – | points | 10195 avg. | 57.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 19.7k | – | vsamples | 55 avg. | 71.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,257 | – | points | 1 avg. | 58.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 664 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 818 | – | points | 1 avg. | 55.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,311 | 3,170–3,469 | points | 171 runs | 70.9 | 4 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,993 | 2,806–3,170 | points | 125 runs | 66.6 | 28 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 7,760 | – | MIPS | 2 avg. | 55.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 135 | – | points | 2 avg. | 56.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 342 | – | points | 2 avg. | 57.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 858 | – | points | 2 avg. | 57.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,184 | – | points | 2 avg. | 56.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 1519.8k | – | points | 20 avg. | 68.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,569 | – | points | 10195 avg. | 55.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 126 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 50.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 72.6 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 53.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 11.0k | – | points | 33 avg. | 61.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 8,794 | – | points | 25 avg. | 52.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 10.9k | – | points | 174 avg. | 61.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 10.2k | – | points | 103 avg. | 60.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 118.1k | – | points | 28 avg. | 66.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 7,521 | – | points | 27 avg. | 51.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 79.8k | – | points | 12 avg. | 48.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data352 runs2 Nov 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser592 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware2 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking4 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark3 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026