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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core, 12 Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor $323.81 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU

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vid_ghost on 30/04/2025 - 19:15 amazon.com.au (453 clicks)
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I know this isn't as cheap as AliExpress but your paying extra for a retail boxed version of the product.
This is around $75 cheaper then local Aus stock.

Specs
6 Cores and 12 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 5" architecture
5.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 38 MB cache, DDR5-5600 support

The Ryzen 5 7600 (Zen4) can be had for $318 with free delivery @centrecom
Its only 3% slower in gaming but 13% slower in application performance and 20% slower in AVX512 applications.
https://www.centrecom.com.au/amd-ryzen-5-7600-52-ghz-6-core-…

At some point the Ryzen 7600 will be discontinued and replaced with the Ryzen 9600 (non-x) thats already been released but can only be found on AliExpress at the moment. The retail price for the Ryzen 9600 should be around $324-$349AUD and go on sale around the world for that price as soon as AMD sells all the unsold back stock of the Ryzen 9600X that no one wanted.

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  • Dynamysty on 30/04/2025 - 20:13

    Great post, does anyone know of a good deal on 32gb ddr5 ram to pair with it?

  • pinkybrain on 30/04/2025 - 20:14

    is 9700x better + better deal?

    is x or non x version of amd cpu better
    and what is difference?

    • vid_ghost on 30/04/2025 - 20:54

      The 9700x is $500 so NO! .. also if you need 8 cores for some reason your better off with a Ryzen 7700 for $270 from AliExpress

      • pinkybrain on 30/04/2025 - 21:16

        I meant 9700x aliexpress deal posted recently.

        Is speed same but just 2 more cores?
        Is 2 more cores better if same speed in 6 or 8 cores?

        • vid_ghost on 30/04/2025 - 21:32

          Read the comments below about 7700 VS 9600 :) 8core vs 6cores

  • kovojk on 30/04/2025 - 20:42
    +4

    In terms of gaming, pretty much everything between 7600, 7700, 7600x, 9600 and 9600x is almost identical. However, I still prefer to get a 7700 from Aliexpress only if you could get a geniune cpu. Yes, this is in a retail box, which is always nice, but 7700 has two extra cores which does make a noticable difference in productivity. Plus, if I remember correctly, the retail box of 9600x doesn't come with a cooler.

    If even 7700 and 9600x were the same prices, I'd still pick 7700 over 9600x. However, that's just me.

    • vid_ghost on 30/04/2025 - 20:56
      +1

      Windows snappiness and single core performance is better on the Ryzen 9600
      How often are you video processing to need 8 cores?… its proven there is next to no reason to get it for gaming + streaming 6 AM5 cores are enough.

      I think in another few years 8 cores will be worth it for gaming too… there are only a handful of games today that benefit from 8 cores probably because the Zen2 8 core low power usage "mobile" CPU on the PS5 and Xbox X are so slow that a 6/12 thread Zen4 is still overkill and crushes that console CPU

      • kovojk on 30/04/2025 - 21:20
        +3

        Windows snappiness depends more on your boot drive and the single core pereformance isn't much better to the point that there is no difference in gaming. In fact, 9600x sometimes performs worse for some titles. Hardware Unboxed discussed this on their channel.
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e80Gqhe2Kt8&ab_channel=Hardw…
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeBruhhigPI&ab_channel=Hardw…

        What you would get from Zen 5 is efficiency. I don't care about efficiency as Ryzen 7xxx is efficient enough. The question is whether I get enough real-life performance for my money. 7700 has not only an integrated gpu, but also 2 extra cores over 9600x, which makes 7700 much useful to me personally and I think many people are in the same boat. I reckon 7700 will age better than 9600x…

        • vid_ghost on 30/04/2025 - 21:28

          single core performance is 13% faster on Zen5 in applications and 20% in AVX512 applications. Jay's 2 cents even said he felt Zen5 feeling snappier in windows VS Zen4. I guess 13%-20% is doing something.

          Games on the other hand are all about the memory bandwidth these days so unless its equip with more CPU on die cache like the 9800X3D or a new memory controller like Zen6 will have. Zen5 is not getting any faster gaming performance using the same memory controller as Zen4.. Some 1% and 0.1% FPS lows have improved with Zen5 though

          AMD Dip/Stutter in performance on high refresh rate gaming has been reduced with Zen5
          framechasers on youtube tested it.

          This type of testing isn't really covered by Steve at HUB (Youtube) as it only really effects Pro esport gamers above 250FPS

          • kovojk on 30/04/2025 - 21:45
            +1

            @vid_ghost: Yet, 7700 came out 2 frames per game on average better (so basically identical) than 9600x out of all tested games (they all used ddr5-6000) according to Hardware Unboxed and 9600x is around 13% slower than 7700 in multi-threaded testing.

            I mean if you want to buy 9600x then I wouldn't stop you from doing it, but I just can't see any value in 9600x even at this price when 7700 is available.

            • vid_ghost on 30/04/2025 - 21:52
              -1

              @kovojk: I would rather 13% faster single core desktop, web-browsing and youtube watching vs 13% multi core faster video compiling that i never do.

              Also I'm using a second hand Ryzen 7600 i got on OCAU Forum for $220 and will upgrade to Zen6 when it comes out i only play league of legends and watch anime on crunchyroll so really don't need anything faster. I prefer to invest my money vs waste it on PC parts :)

              • kovojk on 30/04/2025 - 22:04

                @vid_ghost: For what though. The single performance doesn't transit into any meaningful real-life performance as I have demonstrated. In fact, 9600x and 7700 are the same in gaming.

                Thanks to extra cores, 7700 destroys 9600x not only for the things like av1 & hevt encoding, but also everyday productivity tasks like zip compression & decompression (7700 is almost 30% better in 7-zip 22.01 decompression rating)

                Of course, you are a pro gamer, then I guess that is a different story. However, for me, who need a CPU that does both gaming & productivity tasks, I just can't see any value in 9600x when there is 7700.

                I mean if you want to buy 9600x, then just get one mate. No need to convince me. However, based on available benchmarks & data, I think 7700 will hold its value much better than 9600x.

                • vid_ghost on 30/04/2025 - 22:15

                  @kovojk: I got two PC's last gen a 5700X and a 5600. Their value today is not far off each other. they are both cheap. When Zen6 comes out with 12 cores per CCD (Core Complex Die - chiplet) Every Zen4 and Zen5 CPU that doesn't have X3D at the end of the name will tank in value and wont hold onto much as they all run games the same.

                  Me and I'm guessing many others will jump onto an entry level Zen6 for that boost in gaming.

                  AMD Ryzen 5 10600 (Zen6) Rumored specs for release late 2026 or early 2027

                  First TSMC 2nm product to be released. ahead of Apple for the first time. AMD will be on the smallest node.
                  8 or 10 core single CCD with 2 or 4 cores disabled
                  New 4nm IO Die with new iGPU
                  New DDR5 speeds supported
                  48MB of L3 cache per CCD
                  6 GHz and a reported 10%+ IPC improvement

                • pinkybrain on 30/04/2025 - 23:19
                  +1

                  @kovojk:

                  9600x and 7700 are the same in gaming.

                  how about 9700 vs 9600?
                  would you choose 9700 over 9600?

                  also is 9700x better than 9700?

                  Which would you choose 9700/x or 7700/x?
                  and why?

                  Thanks to extra cores, 7700 destroys 9600x not only for the things like av1 & hevt encoding, but also everyday productivity tasks like zip compression & decompression (7700 is almost 30% better in 7-zip 22.01 decompression rating)

                  I don't think many people care too much about how much faster 7-zip decompression is..
                  However I think they do care if they noticed that their pc is laggy when using chrome, youtube or multi tasking etc..

                  As for more cores ..
                  Someone who is regularly encoding videos would definitely noticed and care about the encoding time.

                  Generally I still think having more cores is better if the CPU are the same speed on both CPUs e.g both running at 5ghz but one has 6 cores vs 8 cores..
                  This allows for better overall pc performance for multitasking etc.. since most people are not going to be playing games for 100% of the time.

    • Gamer Dad Reviews on 30/04/2025 - 21:39
      +1

      That is complete disinformation. Sure - if you just bung 6000Mhz CL40 in there - there's no difference. But if you take the time to tune your RAM and Undervolt your CPU and perform all the necessary optimisations - the 9600X and 9700X SMOKE the previous 7000-gen chips.

      Please don't get your info from Hardware Unboxed! Sloppy Steve gets many things wrong and then gets too stubborn to change his mind in the face of mounting evidence to the contrary.

      • vid_ghost on 30/04/2025 - 21:44
        +1

        I've seen those youtube video's where people are gaining performance on Zen5 from using 6400MT/s CL30 DDR5 Tuned.
        With Ryzen 9700X (Zen5) beating the Ryzen 7800X3D (Zen4) by around 3%

        The issue is that not everyone will get a CPU memory controller or ram that will be 100% stable at 6400MT/s. :) so its not an option for "everyone" and also once you spend the money on a very capable motherboard, Ram and 9700X.. you are getting close to the price of a crap motherboard, crap ram and 7800X3D, 9800X3D CPU :)

        I value rock solid stability over performance…. also most games need a faster GPU, not CPU these days.

        • pinkybrain on 30/04/2025 - 23:09
          +1

          also once you spend the money on a very capable motherboard, Ram and 9700X… you are getting close to the price of a crap motherboard, crap ram and >7800X3D, 9800X3D CPU :)

          I think there is an incorrect assumption here…

          I noticed..
          If someone who is willing to spend that much money on 7800X3D, 9800X3D CPU since they have the budget for it
          they will likely also be willing to pay for a high end motherboard and high end ram..
          So they are not going be pairing 7800X3D, 9800X3D CPU with a crap motherboard, crap ram
          Someone who is willing / capable of spend high end, will likely go high end all the way..

          Someone who is buying mid tier cpu, would likely also choose mid tier parts motherboard, ram etc..

          This is not always 100% the case.. there are exception mention below..

          I value rock solid stability over performance…. also most games need a faster GPU, not CPU these days.

          Yeah this the exception to the case above where someone who are more frugal who has tighter budget but want the best gaming build
          will go for low tier parts and pair it with a more mid tier cpu etc…

          People have certain idea of a rough budget how much they want to spend and try to prioritize what they want to do with that PC
          eg. gaming

          If someone wants a gaming PC will not care as much about how daily PC runs (if it runs decent enough for youtube, web browsing etc) they are not going to care about how fast winzip/winrar is extracting..

          If someone wants to do video encoding would care more about having more cores in a CPU….

  • DuckWearingTopHat on 30/04/2025 - 21:14

    With local stock from most stores you are getting monster hunter wilds bundled too. Debatable what dollar value that has but if you actually wanted to buy the game it's about $70 also so similar value. (Though most probably value it far less)

  • vid_ghost on 01/05/2025 - 10:28

    I guess this sold out :) Lots of people really dont trust AliExpress.
    I got a Ryzen 7500F from AliExpress for $160AUD Total after cash rewards cashback and its been great. Very low power draw too.

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