Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.0 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
45W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming7
Productivity7
Single-core7
Multi-core25
Power efficiency7
Lab scores
Performance score7
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p15 fps
1440p12 fps
4K8 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.1 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.0 GHz
- Multiplier
- 31
- 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)
- 45W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners praise its great performance for the price and low power draw. The common gripe is that it's hard to find and was never widely sold.
Pros
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
- Handles most games without fuss
- Runs cool on stock cooling
- Great value for a budget build
Cons
- Not great for heavy multitasking.
- Lacks integrated graphics support.
- Gets beaten by newer budget chips.
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 2600E
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600E is an energy-sipping six-core CPU from 2018 that trades peak speed for quiet, cool operation.
Get it if you want a low-power, budget-friendly CPU for a basic office PC or media server that sips electricity and runs cool. Skip it if you need modern gaming performance or heavy multitasking, as newer chips offer far more speed for similar cost.
Buy it if…
- You want a low-power PC that still games well.
- You need a cheap AM4 upgrade from an older Ryzen.
- You build a quiet office rig on a tight budget.
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