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AMD Ryzen 5 9600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 9600 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 separate most on l3 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 9600 at 32 MB, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 at 16 MB, 50% in favour of AMD Ryzen 5 9600. They match on tdp, cores and threads.
Specs
| Specification |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktops |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2017 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, RDNA 2) | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 16 MB-50% |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | Up to 3.6 GHz |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 is a well-rounded mainstream desktop chip that covers everyday computing and light gaming without a premium price tag.