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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 5 2600

Released April 2018

A six-core Zen+ AM4 desktop processor with simultaneous multithreading and a boxed Wraith Stealth cooler.

Model history · 2 models, 2017–2018
  1. 2017Ryzen 5 1600Compare
  2. 2018Ryzen 5 2600
Cores
6/12
Boost
3.9 GHz
L3
16 MB
Power
65 W
Socket
AM4

What reviewers say

Reviews praise its multitasking performance and value as a six-core processor. Stock performance trails the 2600X, but overclocking can narrow the gap, while Intel retains an advantage in some games and lightly threaded work. Windows Central finds little reason for existing 1600 owners to upgrade.

From pcgamesn.com and windowscentral.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
3.4 GHz
Boost clock
3.9 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
Cores
Zen+; Pinnacle Ridge.
Cache
576 KB L1; 3 MB L2.

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics
No
Graphics
A separate graphics card is required.

Platform

Socket
AM4
Base power
65 W
Unlocked
Yes
Cooler in the box
Yes
Memory support
DDR4; two channels; up to 2933 MT/s.
PCIe
PCIe 3.0 x16, as listed by AMD.
Chipsets
AMD's launch notice introduces X470 and specifies compatibility with existing 300-series motherboards following a BIOS update; check the motherboard CPU support list.
Process
12nm FinFET.
Cooler
Wraith Stealth included with boxed and multipack processors; maximum operating temperature 95°C.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Six cores with simultaneous multithreading
  • Wraith Stealth cooler included
  • Unlocked for overclocking

Cons

  • Requires a separate graphics card
  • PCIe 3.0 rather than PCIe 4.0
  • DDR4 rather than DDR5

Closest rivals

Model
CoresBoostL3PowerSocketReleased
IntelCore i5-9400F
6/64.1 GHz9 MB65 WLGA1151Jan 2019
IntelCore i5-9600K
6/64.6 GHz9 MB95 WLGA1151Oct 2018
AMDRyzen 5 1600
6/123.6 GHz16 MB65 WAM4Apr 2017

Previous model: Ryzen 5 1600. Newer model: Ryzen 5 3600.

Sources

  1. amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-2000-series/am…
  2. ir.amd.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/827/2nd-generation-amd-ryzen-deskt…

Photo: AMD official isolated second-generation Ryzen processor render, actually published on the exact ryzen 5 2600 maker page. Archived official original; shared family image without an individually marked SKU. Native alpha, original hardware/printed package details and soft-alpha physical shadow preserved.

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