❶ AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X is now available for pre-order on Amazon Canada at $472 CAD, with an estimated US price of around $319. ❷ The 9600X, based on the Zen 5 architecture, offers strong performance but faces pricing challenges compared to its predecessor, the Ryzen 5 7600X. ❸ If priced below $300, the 9600X could be a strong contender for the best value CPU, despite potential initial pricing issues.