AMD Ryzen 5 2600
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU Review: Efficient And Affordable – by Tom's Hardware
Reasons To Buy
- ✓ Big step forward in performance compared to Ryzen 5 1600
- ✓ Backward compatibility with previous-gen motherboards
- ✓ Indium solder between die and heat spreader improves thermal transfer
- ✓ Bundled cooler improves value proposition
Reasons To Avoid
- ✗ Performance deficit compared to stock Ryzen 7 2700
- ✗ Requires a higher-end thermal solution for serious overclocking
- ✗ Only $20 cheaper than 95W Ryzen 5 2600X