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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X “Zen 5” CPU Doubles The L1 & L2 Cache Bandwidth vs Ryzen 5 7600X “Zen 4” In Benchmark Leak

6/10/2024


Let’s dive into the exciting details of AMD’s next-generation Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, which is based on the Zen 5 core architecture. This chip promises significant improvements, particularly in cache bandwidth.

Here’s what you need to know:

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: Zen 5 Architecture and Specs

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is part of the Ryzen 9000 lineup and features the Zen 5 core architecture. Here are its key specifications:

  • Cores and Threads: 6 cores and 12 threads
  • Base Clock: 3.9 GHz
  • Boost Clock: 5.4 GHz
  • Cache: 384 KB L1, 6 MB L2, and 32 MB L3
  • TDP: 65W (lower than its predecessor, the Ryzen 5 7600X)

Cache Bandwidth Improvements

In a recent AIDA64 benchmark leak, the Ryzen 5 9600X showcased impressive gains in L1 and L2 cache bandwidth compared to the Ryzen 5 7600X (based on Zen 4). Let’s take a closer look:

  1. L1 Cache Bandwidth (GB/s):

    • Ryzen 5 9600X (Engineering Sample): 3756.4 (Read) / 1884.4 (Write) / 3755.9 (Copy) / 0.8 ns (Latency)
    • Ryzen 5 7600X: 2029.6 (Read) / 1026.9 (Write) / 2048.1 (Copy) / 0.7 ns (Latency)

  2. L2 Cache Bandwidth (GB/s):

    • Ryzen 5 9600X (Engineering Sample): 1874.6 (Read) / 1795.1 (Write) / 1859.7 (Copy) / 2.8 ns (Latency)
    • Ryzen 5 7600X: 1028.5 (Read) / 1017.0 (Write) / 1017.6 (Copy) / 2.6 ns (Latency)

  3. L3 Cache Bandwidth (GB/s):

    • Ryzen 5 9600X (Engineering Sample): 782.08 (Read) / 771.46 (Write) / 772.32 (Copy) / 10.1 ns (Latency)
    • Ryzen 5 7600X: 847.82 (Read) / 854.86 (Write) / 822.01 (Copy) / 9.7 ns (Latency)

What Does This Mean for Performance?

While the Ryzen 5 9600X’s clock speeds are slightly lower than the 7600X, the Zen 5 architecture’s cache improvements more than compensate. Expect better performance in both single-core and multi-core tasks.

Keep in mind that this is an early engineering sample, so final performance may vary. We’re excited to see how the Ryzen 5 9600X performs once it hits the market!

Stay tuned for more updates on AMD’s Zen 5 processors and their impact on the PC technology landscape. 🚀