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Ryzen 5 2600
6 cores · 12 threads · up to 3.9 GHz on AM4.
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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
3.9 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core25
Power efficiency8
Lab scores
Performance score8
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)3.9 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.9 GHz
- Multiplier
- 34 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 576 KB
- L2 cache
- 3 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 46.933 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $199
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the value and solid gaming performance for the price. The common gripe is it's slower in single-threaded tasks than newer chips, and stock coolers can be a bit loud.
Pros
- Great value for budget gaming builds
- Sips power, keeps electric bills low
- Plays modern games without breaking sweat
- Still holds up well for daily tasks
Cons
- No integrated graphics at all
- Slower single-core than Intel
- Limited upgrade path on AM4
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 2600
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a well-balanced six-core processor that brought strong multi-threading to the mainstream without demanding a premium price.
Get it if you need a cheap, solid six-core CPU for a budget gaming or office build that still handles modern games fine. Skip it if you want top gaming speed today—newer chips are faster and worth the extra cash.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid, affordable six-core CPU for gaming and light work
- You need a cheap upgrade for an existing AM4 motherboard
- You are building a budget PC and don't need the latest features
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