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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

Reasons To Buy

✓ Big boost over previous-gen Ryzen
✓ Bundled cooler
✓ Improved memory and cache performance
✓ Backward compatibility with 300-series chipsets

Reasons To Avoid

✗ No value-oriented 400-series motherboards

Expert Reviews

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Review: Spectre Patches Weigh In

AMD’s Ryzen 5 2600X is faster than the previous-gen models in nearly every respect. The addition of lower cache and memory latencies, along with more sophisticated multi-core boosts, takes AMD’s gaming performance to the next level. The extra threads are …

By Tom's Hardware · 7 years, 7 months ago
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Review

For PC builders or upgraders seeking a moderate-price CPU for multitasking, playing games, and running common consumer applications, AMD's Ryzen 5 2600X offers superb bang for the buck.

By PCMag · 7 years, 2 months ago

Specifications

# of CPU Cores	6
# of Threads	12
*OS Support	Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition RHEL x86 64-Bit Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Base Clock	3600.0
CPU Socket	AM4
Default TDP	95
Form Factor	Desktops Boxed Processor
Graphics Model	Discrete Graphics Card Required
L1 Cache	576.0
L2 Cache	3072.0
L3 Cache	16.0
Launch Date	4/19/2018
Max. Boost Clock	4200.0
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)	95.0
Memory Channels	2
PCI Express® Version	PCIe® 3.0 x16
Processor Technology for CPU Cores	12nm FinFET
Supported Technologies	AMD StoreMI Technology AMD SenseMI Technology AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium
System Memory Specification	2933.0
System Memory Type	DDR4
Thermal Solution (MPK)	AMD Wraith Spire
Thermal Solution (PIB)	AMD Wraith Spire
Unlocked for Overclocking	✓