AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: Slightly improved hexa-core once again

In the first wave of new AMD processors with Zen 5 architecture, we took a closer look at a Ryzen 5. The results show many improvements (in speed, in efficiency, in cooling, …) led by unprecedented single-threaded performance. But in terms of the multi-threaded one, it’s still well behind the rival Intel Core i5-14600K CPU, albeit with much better power consumption. Gaming performance? Sometimes strange.

3DMark

We use 3DMark Professional for the tests and the following tests: Night Raid (DirectX 12), Fire Strike (DirectX 11) and Time Spy (DirectX 12). In the graphs you will find partial CPU scores, combined scores, but also graphics scores. You can find out to what extent the given processor limits the graphics card.