More AMD Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” processors are listed by retailers ahead of launch and the latest one is the Ryzen 5 9600X.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core “Zen5” Desktop Processor Offered for $5 Off Ryzen 5 7600X MSRP at US Retailer
AMD’s Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core Zen 5 processor aimed at the AM5 desktop platform. The chip features 6 cores, 12 threads, a boost clock of up to 5.4 GHz, 38 MB of total cache (L3+L2), and a TDP of 65 W. This would be a perfect solution for those who want a new Ryzen 9000 processor without breaking the bank while still running their workloads such as games and applications very efficiently.
The latest AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor listing comes from Targets of the deal who bid the chip for US$295.22 That’s $5 USD off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the Ryzen 5 7600X. The retailer is also offering a discount to those who buy it in bulk, with 10 to 19 units getting a 2% discount, while 20 to 29 units will get a 3% discount, bringing the price down to $286 USD. The retailer only has 11 units left in stock, and pickup is available at its Markham store.
The $295 price tag may be below the MSRP of the latest-generation chips, but older chips are currently available at insane discounts. For just $20-30 more, you can double the core count with the older Ryzen 9 7900X3D and 7900X processors that are currently available at incredible prices. Even the older Ryzen 5 7600X can be found for under $200, which definitely puts the Ryzen 9000 processors in a tough spot.
Besides the Ryzen 5 9600X, Amazon’s European outlets also list other upcoming Ryzen processors such as the Ryzen 9 9900X which is listed for €512.59 & Ryzen 9 5900XT which is listed for €582.35Both of these chips are listed for a July 31 retail launch, and based on the pricing we’re seeing, it looks like the Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” lineup should be around correspond to the suggested retail prices of the Ryzen 7000 with some minor differences depending on the region. Official pricing details are expected to be shared closer to launch.
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