AMD Ryzen 5 2600

AM4, 3.40 GHz, 6 -Core
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The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6-core processor belongs to the second generation of microprocessors based on the "Zen" architecture. With the "Zen+" processors of the Ryzen 2000 series, AMD continues the success
of the first generation of "Zen" microarchitecture. Under the code name Pinnacle Ridge, the Texas chip manufacturer is releasing the second wave of its high-end processors and knows how to convince with various optimizations. The processors, which continue to be based on the AM4 platform, bring higher clock rates, an improved boost function and the enhanced automatic overclocking function XFR2 into the field to once again make the competition fear.

Key specifications

Processor family
Ryzen 2nd Gen
Number of processor cores
6 -Core
Max. TDP
65 W
Number of threads
12
PCI express version (max.)
3
Item number
8359328

General information

Manufacturer
Advanced Micro Devices
Category
Processors
Manufacturer no.
YD2600BBAFBOX
Release date
16.4.2018

Processor

Processor family
Ryzen 2nd Gen
Processor socket
AM4
AMD Core
Ryzen
Processor clock frequency
3.40 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
3.90 GHz
Number of processor cores
6 -Core
Number of threads
12
Lithography
12 nm
Max. TDP
65 W
L2 Cache
3000 kB
L3 Cache
16 MB
Multiplier unlocked
Yes
PCI express version (max.)
3
Processor design
32-bit, 
64-bit

Memory

Memory channels
Dual-Channel
Memory type
DDR4-RAM

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
CPU cooler

Package dimensions

Length
13.50 cm
Width
13.50 cm
Height
13.50 cm
Weight
492 g

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Overall ratingGood79/100
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CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseMay 2018
  • Positivetolle Preis-Leistung
  • PositiveAlltags- und Gaming-Potenzial
  • NegativeTaktfrequenz hinter Intel

Der AMD Ryzen 5 2600X ist eine CPU mit Format: Im Test schlägt sich der vergleichsweise günstige Mittelklasse-Prozessor gut und reiht sich hinter direkt hinter Intels derzeitigem Topmodell ein. Da der R5 2600X keine explizite Schwäche zeigt, ist er für die meisten Aufgaben gut geeignet und sowohl für Arbeits- als auch Gaming-PCs bestens geeignet.

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PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseMay 2018
  • Positivehohe Multicore-Leistung
  • Positivegute Gaming-Leistung
  • Positiveentsperrter Multiplikator
  • Positivegünstiger Preis
  • Negativegestiegener Stromverbrauch

Der AMD Ryzen 5 2600X wirkt im Vergleich mit dem 1600X noch ausgereifter und bietet dank höherer Taktraten spürbar mehr Leistung – sowohl beim Gaming, als auch in Multimedia- und Computing-Anwendungen. Der direkte Konkurrent in Form des Intel Core i5-8600K muss sich in Sachen Multicore-Leistung fast immer der neuen AMD-CPU geschlagen geben, teilweise sogar mit großem Abstand...